Nineteen years ago, four aircraft were highjacked in a coordinated plan by a terror group most had never heard of. By the end of that day the world would know of Al-Qaida, and its leader Osama bin Laden. On that day nearly 3,000 innocent men and women died, and 6,000 were injured by the 19 terrorists.
Since 9/11 thousands more have died or been injured as we’ve fought against terrorism, or have suffered the life-ending illness from the chemical cocktails of the collapsing world trade center apocalypse. For one moment in time, America was united in its will to seek revenge, just as we had been after December 7, 1941.
Our political leaders promised us that revenge, and at the same time promised us safety -- if we would give up just a bit of our freedom for more government oversight and protection.
I wonder have they kept their promises, or have they used those tools to further divide and separate us?
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