September 11, 2001 and how Americans exploited it, who they placed the blame on, and what things they didn't take into consideration.

The importance of September 11, 2001, will never be disputed in the minds of Americans all over the country after the horrific terrorist attacks in New York City and Washington, DC. What may have been the date of celebrated birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays, will now forever be a day of mourning and remembrance of the worst attack on United States soil. Americans began their day like any other, oblivious to the fact that life as we knew …

…ethnicity, economics, and politics; and the news media should have focused more on those issues rather than feeding the country worthless propaganda. For too long, the news corporations have conformed almost to the level of the entertainment media, creating news portraying drama and fame instead of hard facts. Americans must become more wary of world politics and think more objectively; only through education and tolerance will we ever triumph over the evil forces of terrorism.