It happens on this day every single year...People put up their American flag. They say "God Bless America." Then they debate. Then they say something like "the (democrats/republicans) are responsible for everything bad that has happened the last 11 years."
It never fails.
Sadly, Tuesday, September 11, 2001 is the date that frames the current political vitality in America. How many times do we hear "in a post 9/11 America..."
Truth be told, a lot has changed since then. For better and for worse many things have changed. However using this day for political gain, as both Obama and Romney campaigns are bound to do is shameful. It's not a republican day, or a democratic day. It's an American day. It's a sad day at that.
Using this day for political gain goes against the moral fabric of our country. Today is not about the war in Afghanistan, or anything else you will surely hear on talk radio or politically opinionated cable television discourses. It's not about anything other than remembering the people that died. There is a time and place to debate the issues in our great country, but it is not today.
This war may have come about because of the terrorist attacks on 9/11, but ending it has nothing to do with that day. I challenge people that read this blog today to take this into consideration as you observe this sad anniversary. Do not let yourself fall into the political bs that is sure to follow from both sides of the aisle.
I'll take care of the terrorists that are responsible for beating up America 11 years ago. You worry about building cars, educating the children, and making America great.
Until next time...
Chris
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