Remember

Most human beings regardless of religious affiliation, race, country, income level, etc. etc. just want to be left alone to live their lives in peace. To be more clear - Your average Mohammedan does not have a burning desire to destroy. Does a poor family in Afghanistan, Iraq, or wherever really want to be subjected to constant religious warfare, or warfare over power and control, etc. etc? Surely they don't. People, when it comes down to it, are people after all. We are not that much different when one gets to the core of humanity. That does not however mean that the individual will not get caught up in the groupthink of whatever society it is their lot in life to belong.

The Anniversary has just recently passed and it is still fresh in the minds of freedom loving peoples everywhere. It is difficult to express oneself on the anniversary of that horrific Day without perhaps writing down thoughts that come to mind that are frankly inhumane. The Day brings forth powerful emotions that can overwhelm one and be the cause of thoughts of vengeance. Thoughts of utter destruction of societies peopled by persons who are wholly innocent. That is wrong. It is best to put some distance between the anniversary of the Day and actually putting "pen to paper" to attempt to poorly express thoughts on the matter. No writings or thoughts can properly express the horrible tragedy that transpired and the grief and sorrow of so many of our countrymen. Perhaps anything written or said at all is inappropriate for those of us not personally affected. But we all were affected to a large degree. This anniversary of the Day is for those that lost their lives and their close ones. It is also for the U.S. and allied troops and others that have lost their lives as an indirect result of this Day. We should never forget any of them.

It is a horrible shame that our great country has again become divided. There are those among us whose thoughts are to place the blame of that Day on, well, us. Many have politicized the Day and are quite vocal with their message. The rest of us must endure those of us who are so unbalanced as to actually blame their country or leadership for this Day. A very vocal minority of Hollywood types, and some other people's insane comments just must be endured. That is the character of this great nation. Service people have died in the defense of their right to say things that are so obtuse.

The images of the attacks that are shown every year on the anniversary should be required of every American. Not to stir up patriotism or a desire for vengeance, but to remind us all of the evil we are fighting. The Outlaws Motorcycle Club has a saying "God Forgives, Outlaws Don't."
As Americans, we should also never forgive those responsible for that horrific Day. It might not be "Christian" to be unforgiving, but perhaps it is necessary.