According to Edward Mason (2001), the state of Massachusetts experienced a state of recession after the WTC attacks. Six thousand jobs were lost in the state alone, and other states have also experienced similar events. Travel agencies have spotted a 20% decline in their customers just after the attacks took place, as stated by Dawn Them (2001). In a recent poll conducted by the Minnesota Public Radio wherein they asked a total of 625 registered voters on how their lives were affected by terrorism, 52% said they felt more anxious nowadays and 7% said that their jobs were cut. Apart from this, 27% also said they have decided to travel less for fear of another hijacking in midair. Such are some of the events brought about by the terrorist attacks. These have also led to a slump in the US economy.

Those involved in the anti-terrorism movement should double their efforts into apprehending these terrorists. They should also increase security in suspected terrorist targets to prevent bombings or other terror inducing acts to happen. The UN should also impose a crackdown on nuclear warheads and other weapons of mass destruction.

As the saying goes, prevention is better than cure. Looking at two sides of the story, maybe the governments of every country involved and the United Nations as well should take action against this global problem. They should intensify peace talks, hear these people out, and listen to their concerns. By discouraging people from becoming terrorists, the chances of future acts of terror could be lessened. These people should also be educated in order to be given various opportunities for a better life aside from terrorism. Doors of possibility are already in front of these people and they just need a key to open them, and that key is education.

In this event, not only the United States but also its allies, the Philippines include

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