The 11th

Today is September 11th.

In this country, the US, we mourn September 11th, because of the lasting tragedy it has imposed upon us. However, in Chile, September 11th is celebrated. Does that make Chilenos evil?

Of course not. September 11th is Chilean Independence day.

I think that we dwell on it too much. As callous as that sounds, I truly believe that even though this is an event that has shaped history for the last 5 years, and a tragic event to be sure, America has placed far too much significance on what happened 5 years ago. Mourning is fine, but going on witch hunts for Muslims and making things harder for travelers is not. And although I recognize the importance of keeping history from repeating itself, we as a country are overreacting.
For example, during my travels, I passed through the Chicago O'Hare Airport. Whilst shuffling through security, there was a slight disturbance behind me. An 80-year-old woman was being stopped because she had a set of nail files. These weren't Rite-Aid nail files either, they were definitely heirlooms, and they looked extremely valuable. But they were confiscated.
Why?, I ask? Is it feasible that an 80-year-old woman could hijack a plane with a set of ancient nail files? Our system of determining what is dangerous and what isn't has become deeply and dangerously flawed.
Yet in the midst of all this, some feel determined to cause more conflict. Today, as I left school, There was a Christian group standing right outside the school with a big poster with a picture of an aborted fetus and the words "Choice is Abortion". This kind of thing is not necessary, especially not on a day of mourning such as today. Again, why is this OK? Why do the majority of people just accept this kind of thing?
To put it simply, I don't know. As for me, it makes me FURIOUS that it is socially acceptable for extremists to stand outside a SCHOOL and spew this stuff. Why do they consider abortion to be so horrible? Not everyone can support a baby. I don't think abortion should be used indiscriminately, but there are situations where it is perfectly acceptable. Just because you don't want a child isn't a good reason.
Now I'm done ranting. Tune in for my next broadcast.
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