Terrorism is the newest acts of evil that we must all deal with. It is heartbreaking to see children of a third world country whose government has taught them to hate one of the most powerful and united countries in the world. When the news confirmed the attacks in New York were terrorists acts I was filled with fear and anger. It is amazing to see the lengths people will go to execute such detailed plans. I thought that terrorism could not strike at home, but it has happened before and co

by our belief in political, economic and religious freedom, democracy, the rule of law, and respect for human life.”

they can for others in the world. I have a new appreciation for the men and women who choose to put themselves in harm’s way in protection of my life. I have also come to appreciate the importance of coming together as a nation to show those who would do us harm that, as a people, our resolve to protect this country and our way of life is a subject where there is no debate, we stand united. Let us begin to heal as a nation.

Now I value my life more than I have ever before. I find myself tearing up when I see the images of that horrible day and when I remember staring helplessly at the television when our people were dying right before my eyes. I could have sworn that my whole life flashed before my eyes. I am very selfish of myself. Sometimes I would be so angry about things I would yell, “Let me die now”, I thought that dying would free me of all of my problems. After September 11, I now regret saying those words. Living, breathing, and enjoying life is priceless and I don’t want to take advantage of that. What we thought of our pride, freedom, and safety has somehow come tumbling down within a matter of minutes. Since

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