9/11

Every year on 9/11 I hear two voices, one of patriotism and one of hatred. Our patriots are proud of the citizens that gave or risked their lives by running towards tumbling towers. Our patriots joined the military to serve our country by keeping us safe. They did this because they believed in our country, not to get the new found bonuses. Our patriots continue to fight for healthcare for the volunteers who served on 9/11 and are now left to their own because they weren’t full time employees. Our patriots continue to raise money to support the families of those who fell on that horrible day.

On the other hand, the fear mongers use this day to promote hatred. We should be angry at a whole country, because of the actions of a few? We should hate a whole culture because of their radical few? We should murder the citizens of other countries, because people came here to murder us?

As we wave our flags, say our prayers and remember today, let’s try to do so in the way of patriotism. Let’s love each other and be tolerant of those who are different. Let’s not add to the hatred.

Blessings,
Karen