Argument “We might have accomplished something if we have been able to treat the terrorist attacks of 9/11 in a way similar to how we treat the damage on the nation’s highways-by implementing practices and requirements that are directly related to results (as in the case of speed limit‚ safety belts‚ and the like‚ which took decades to accomplish in the cause of auto safety)-rather than by throwing the nation into a near panic and using the resulting fears to justify expensive but not
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World Trade Center Attack September 11‚ 2001 was not just any ordinary day for the citizens of the United States and the city of New York‚ but a devastating attack that has put us all in shock and fear. As all of you know‚ the Tuesday that this country was ambushed and attacked destructively by terrorists‚ was one of the saddest days America has ever seen. Not only did it affect the people that were in the World Trade Center Towers and the loved ones who unfortunately passed away‚ but it affected
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On September 11 2001‚ the world trade Centre in Manhattan‚ new York. They were hit by two planes. Most people I know know where they were when they first heard about the collapsing of the world trade Centre. That moment is something that changed the course of the 12st century. On that day 3‚000 lives were lost and hundreds injured. People working in the towers‚ people passengers on the flights and emergency services. Before such an event took place it didn’t even cross anyone’s mind that such things
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Central Asia‚[9] and to some extent Western Asia. It has a population of around 30 million inhabiting an area of approximately 647‚500 km2 (250‚001 sq mi)‚ making it the 42nd most populous and 41st largest nation in the world. It is bordered by Pakistan in the south and the east‚ Iran in the west‚ Turkmenistan‚ Uzbekistan and Tajikistan in the north‚ and China in the far northeast. Afghanistan has been an ancient focal point of the Silk Road and human migration. Archaeologists have found evidence
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The image is of 9/11. 9/11 took place on September 11 2001 and was in Manhattan‚ New York. The attack was a terrorist attack on the United States and was targeted at the twin towners in the heart of Manhattan. 2 planes were hijacked and sent straight into the 2 towers causing fire in each then causing the towers to collapse. The entire ordeal left over 2996 people dead and thousands of people injured. The attack was done by al-Qaeda and controlled by Osama Bin Laden. I have selected the image because
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The attacks of 9/11 on America’s twin towers did not only affect the United states but shook the core of the world. Countries all over the world were affected directly and indirectly and people still remembered it as the terrible criminal act. Aguayo (2009) states that “in this post September 11 (9/11) climate of the “War on Terror”‚ Hollywood political-thriller films carry a new cultural currency” (p.1). It left an indelible impression in the hearts and minds of the millions of people inhabiting
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this: 2900 fatalities and a limitless figure on those traumatized. Over a decade later the wounds inflicted by 9/11 remain raw. It is perhaps one of the most controversial‚ revolutionary and conspiracy ridden events in human history. AL Qaeda is defined as a broad-based militant Islamist organization‚ and is considered to be- by the majority of society- the primary culprit of the 9/11 terror attacks. By inspecting Al Qaedas’ philosophy at its roots‚ its writings‚ and development‚ we can conclude
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How did the priorities of the FBI have to be reoriented with regards to issues of national security and terrorism? As a result of the vicious attacks‚ on that day‚ the FBI role in fighting against terrorism have changed drastically. They are now able to search telephone records‚ emails‚ etc. without a court order. The FBI has a new focus. Post 911 they have reorganized technology‚ investigations‚ operations etc. They have become more proactive in fighting against terrorism. It is no easy task
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“IKEA’s Global Sourcing Challenge: Indian Rugs and Child Labor (A)” is about IKEA’s development from a backyard company to one of the world’s largest furniture retailers‚ which has to deal with the issues of child labor and how they should behave considering economical issues and the company’s policy! Conclusions made in this study are only based on the facts given in the case‚ considering pros and cons of an action. How should Marianne Barner respond to the invitation for IKEA to have a representative
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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 articles
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