Are we living in a more patriotic country today because of the terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001? Many people will shout yes, others will shake their heads no, and some will just shrug their shoulders. Before these horrible attacks a person could go a full day in town without seeing an American flag across the street. Now you see the saying, “God Bless America” on billboards, and little American flags flying from motor vehicles. Some will argue that this will fade away as time goes on, but others feel that we are living in a changed nation.

A changed nation it is. The attacks took a major toll on security measures across the United States. Higher security is being added everywhere you turn. Huge events such as the Super Bowl and the Olympics are jam-packed with security. This is a benefit to the fans and athletes because it

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