terrorist groups post-9/11. Focusing on the phrase used by the former Secretary of State Colin Powell‚ I would like to first focus on the way the US government described the fight against al Qaeda and the actions they took in response and my reaction‚ followed by my thoughts on the fight against terrorist groups in Afghanistan and in general. Like others before him‚ Howard argues that former Secretary of State Powell committed a grave mistake when he stated that the US is “at war” post 9/11. On this accord
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Is the U.S really as safe as we think it is post 9/11? Some would say 9/11 is one of the most tragic events to ever happen to this country‚ and many would agree. Looking at how things have changed in this country to prevent events like these from happening again makes it obvious to realize that this country will do whatever it takes to make the people safer. The question is are we actually safer? and are the liberties that we sacrifice worth the security that we gain? After reading through numerous
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9/11/01 was a day that changed both America and the world drastically. Security all around the world was heightened‚ people began to fear flying‚ and a war resulting in many casualties was started‚ all based on that one day. Ever since 9/11‚ airport‚ and many important building’s security has become a hassle for all. Passengers must go through great lengths of security‚ which includes the checking of all carry-on bags‚ removal of shoes and metal objects‚ and passing through a high-tech body scanner
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THE IMPACT THAT SEPTEMBER 11‚ 2001 CAUSED THE UNITED STATES The Outline A. The first thing I will discussing will be judicial. 1. The American justice system B. The second thing I will be discussing will be emotionally 1. How people felt about the war 2. Hate crimes against middle-east Americans C. The third thing I will be discussing will be economically 1. The personal safety of Americans 2. The routine mistakes of our critical infrastructure
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Part I -Progressive Muslims – In Search of Progressive Islam Beyond 9/11 Farid Esack describes the situation of progressive Muslims post 9/11. He does this because their role has become significantly important in the society they live in. Progressive Muslims described by him are liberal Muslims who are seeking for a change but according to their conservative values. He describes the attacks from 9/11 represents a collision of two forms of religious fundamentalism‚ the American capitalistic market
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The premise for the first argument is that relative to the death toll on 9/11‚ the panic level showed by American following the events was irrational. The conclusion is that to that extent Americans gave the terrorist exactly what they wanted: to spread fear. 1. The author provides examples of other situations that happened in 2001‚ an earth quake that killed almost 20‚000 people and statistics of how many people die yearly in car crashes‚ as examples of Americans milder reactions as support to
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A Terrorizing American Heartache I arrived to my office early morning‚ with a cup of freshly brewed coffee in hand. I looked at the massive pile of papers on my desk‚ which reminded me it was September 11th. My boss is coming into town next week; I was drowning in stress. I sat down and took a deep breath as I gazed out of my office window at the incredible view of New York City from the seventy-fourth floor of the south World Trade Center building. I laid my head on the back of my chair‚ closed
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September 9‚ 2001 is a blood-curdling and mournful day in American history‚ especially for New Yorkers. September 9th was the day Al-Qeada attacked American civilians by hijacking 4 airplanes. Two of the airplanes crashed into the twin towers‚ one crashed into the side of the pentagon‚ and the last one crashed into a field in Pennsylvania. On this dreadful day thousands of Americans lost their lives. My mother and stepfather have completely different experiences during 9/11 however‚ that day did
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century is no different. The historical event that has changed my opinion and outlook were the attacks that occurred on that dreadful morning of September 11‚ 2001‚ also known as the attacks of 9/11. The 9/11 attacks were not the first attacks of the 21st century; in 2000‚ the bombing of the USS Cole occurred. A couple of events that led up to the 9/11 attacks include the bombing of the United States Marine Corps barracks in Beirut‚ Lebanon in 1983 and the bombing of the World Trade Center in 1993. The
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These attacks are often referred to as the 9/11 attacks‚ they were a series of attacks of terror against the United States. Two planes flew into the World Trade Center’s twin towers‚ some of the most tallest and best buildings in New York City. Another plane hit the pentagon‚ and the third crashed in Pennsylvania‚ as on this one‚ there were no survivors. American Airlines Boeing 767 with over 20‚000 gallons of jet fuel crashed into the north tower of our World Trade Center. This left a huge burning
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