a commentary on politics and human thought

Nine years ago, American citizens, fearfully watching this horrific attack unfold, believed the media when it falsely proclaimed that Islam, not just Bin Laden’s , was responsible for 9/11. They gave up their rights to the Federal Government, believing the government’s assurances that they would be safer. Despite the offers of the Taliban to give up Bin Laden and the offer of Hussein to give up his presidency, they supported the start of two costly and unnecessary invasions because the government believed it was necessary. They rationalized the interrogation of prisoners that had not been declared guilty under our law, and, in about 550 out of 775 cases, turned out to be completely innocent. Many of them dismissed constructive criticism as being unpatriotic.

We are those people. And we were deceived by those who swore to protect us.

We can honorably fight those responsible for this atrocity and repair the damage to our country without needing policies based on fear and revenge, instead allowing our ideas of  justice to prevail. On this day, support what America stands for.



Edit: Citation links now included. Keep in mind that the United States had the power to enforce any and all deals, and that attempting an aggressive diplomatic solution prior to military action is infinitely more desirable than a hasty full-scale invasion. I also changed “wars” to “invasions” (since some form of military action would have been needed) and decreased the implication that the average citizen is entirely responsible for what has happened- rather, inaccurate or misleading information was more responsible.