America losing its way in war on terrorism

Three disclosures in the past week have shown the United States is losing its way in the struggle against terrorism.

Sweeping government efforts to stop attacks are backfiring abroad and infringing on basic rights at home.

CIA drone strikes are killing scores of civilians in Pakistan and Yemen. The National Security Agency is eavesdropping on tens of millions of phone calls worldwide — including those of 35 foreign leaders — in the name of US security.