Quote Originally Posted by AddictedGamer
the reason for revisiting these tragedies is two fold.

first, the government loves the media to do this because it is free propaganda for them.. ex. "well since 9/11 there have been no attacks on US soil... see look at the great job we are doing"

second, since the time of those tragedies, there hasn't been much to talk about that is positive. We are in a "War on Terror", a "Conflict" in Iraq, and our leader, who can't speak coherent english, is driving our economy into the ground. So if not being attacked is the only positive thing there is to talk about this country is in sad shape
Found myself chuckling over this analysis. But, can I get an Amen?

To all contributors, thanks for your input.

To anyone that still believes that "9/11" has not been used as a political tool - I would point out that persons in the present Administration have not allowed a week to go by without using it as a reference for their actions and deeds.

That nothing as catastrophic as 9/11 has occurred in 5 years (unless the 3,000 dead troops in Iraq and Afganistan count)? Well, it took 5 years for Osama and his buds to plan it. Give them time, seems they won't be satisfied with targeting our naval ships in safe ports again - not as visually spectacular as watching buildings fall. Plus, bombing a ship (embassy, etc) never reduced the amount of freedom or personal liberties of Americans - as 9/11 did.

Then again? Maybe, as Bush said, "We are safer today than we have ever been - but we still aren't safe." Yes indeed, makes me feel all secure, warm and fuzzy knowing he's at the helm.