Should we forget about 9/11?

Hola,
I am Angela Villanueva, a sophomore at Brown concentrating in Community Health. While the History and Theory of International Relations is my first course of its kind, I have studied the morality of relieving global poverty and have a decent background in history. My interest for this course stems from my frequent interaction with foreign policies dealing with border security. I live about 7 miles from the U.S.-Mexico Border in San Diego County, which is greatly influenced by a large military presence. In a post 9/11 world, locals like me, who frequently cross the border, are affected by current security measures. Moreover, I am taking this course to achieve a better understanding how nations interact and if there are consistent patterns in their interactions.
The September 11 terrorist attacks have sparked a significant interest in foreign politics. It has been six years since the U.S. was attacked, which have been spent building memorials, reconstructing buildings, and engaging in a war against terrorism. Given this, some may be wondering, “should we forget about 9/11?” There are other global and domestic issues that also need government attention. However, if the government forgets about 9/11, vigilance towards a possible attack may not be prioritized and the country may become vulnerable. In addition, there are still many improvements needed regarding the damages cause by the collapsed towers. For example, the reconstruction of buildings has been delayed and there is great concern for the health of construction workers at Ground Zero who could be exposed to toxins. If 9/11 is forgotten, there may not be national public concern for the safe rebuilding of the area. Therefore, the nation should be reminded of what happened six years ago in order to maintain national interest in what needs to be done.

Posted by Angela G. Villanueva on September 17, 2007 02:56 PM | Permalink

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