Betray: To expose (one's country, a group, or a person) to danger. In 2001 the U.S. Government betrayed its citizens by taking part and allowing one of the worst attacks in history to occur on U.S. soil. The terrorist attacks on September 11th didn't only shake the foundation of the extensive twin towers in New York, but also shook the thoughts, emotions, and togetherness of our nation and country. This catastrophe most definitely did some damage to the people who experienced this through family, friends, and themselves, but that doesn't mean it isn't hard enough for those across the continent. Because this horrific attack approached the innocent people of New York and the Pentagon, we shall both, and all, learn from the thoughts and beliefs of my grandmother, Sandi Snowden. Watching Sesame Street with the grandchildren seems a bit relaxing. Imagine all your relaxation flying out the window when you get a call from your husband to turn on the news. What feelings would you have. “What just happened? We all thought it was an accident, but realized this was planned. I couldn't imagine what it would be like if I experienced that. I was scared for those people, and I had supplies built up for a while. I had extra water and food just in case. I was getting prepared.” We now know that our country will hurt …show more content…
Sitting in your recliner chair trying to imagine what those people were going through is tough. “Even though I haven't been to ground zero, to go back to the memorial, I think it would show that I am not afraid. I don't think we needed the towers to be as tall or as an easy target, although they showed our pride. I wonder how the people would feel if things were built in place of the towers, where their family and/or friends died.” It would be nice to have the terrorists know that even if they did leave a scar, we still live
This memorial is a tribute to 9-11 by showing the younger generations, who weren't around or too young to remember, all about the terrorist attacks on 9-11. By displaying things found in the rubble at the Ground Zero Museum it shows a walk-through of what happened on that day. From the Ground Zero Cross to the names etched around the pools where the towers once stood, it's a remembrance striving to make sure we never forget what happened on the horrible
Many People are still affected emotionally by September 11 2001 today. A huge number of people are still facing mental health issues. They are trying very hard to forget about the past and move on with there every day life. Many still fear that there might be another terror attack in the United States. The American psychological association found that people living in New York who have experienced the World Trade Center attack are showing more mental health problems more than any other place. Many people feel that we should honor our love one and the police and fireman that lost their lives because of 9/11. The National September 11 memorial and Museum at the World Trade Center has been established to honor the dead and respect the historic site of America’s tragic loss. The memorial was opened on September 11 2011. It consist of two huge pools with the nation’s largest human=made waterfalls located on the site between the two fallen towers. The name of those who died at the WTC, pentagon, and in Pennsylvania aboard flight 93 . The Museum presents a gallery that tells the story of 9/11. It contains artifacts, photographs and multimedia display.
I know that I will never forget this day for the rest of my life, I can still remember where I was when the first plane hit the Twin Towers. I feel that we honor Ground Zero every year in a special way, but if we put the label of it being sacred this way cause people to feel uncomfortable going there. When you think of sacred, one way feel it is disrespectful to step on Holy ground, because sacred items are linked to things that are considered Holy. Ground Zero will forever be etched in our memory therefore I think it should be memorialized, and not considered as something that is
The National September 11 Memorial is a place of remembrance honoring those who perished in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 and February 26, 1993. The creation of the memorial allow people to come together to reflect on what happened there, not alone but as a community in a public space where people gather and congregate. My experience there was over all a very moving one. I believe every American should visit the memorial and take time to remember the women, men and children that lost their lives at ground
Upon arriving in the empire state for the first time, our taxi driver goes on to tell us several facts about a tower that is now only missing the curtain wall for the top fifteen or so floors. He recalls the tower that when completed will be 1776 feet tall, becoming the tallest building on the New York City skyline. A public concern he expresses is the trouble with leasing the top thirty floors, the cause being a fear that racked the brains of many New Yorkers back in 2001. Later in the week, we made our way downtown to the 9/11 memorials. At the time to get into this memorial involved a similar system to how one would go through security anywhere in the nation. Well waiting in line, protesters lined the street arguing about a tower that is already 80% completed. Inside the memorial, however, people had the upmost respect for those who lost their lives that day. Other than the thousands of names that surrounded the foundations, another site to see was the single tree that still stood after the attacks, even with the millions of pounds of rumble that fell that September day.
There are, however, situations in which betraying one’s country is unjustified. When a person or group violently and disrespectfully breaks a law, such as the Weather Underground did in their protest of the lack of attention being given to the Vietnam War, their actions are unjustified. Now let us distinguish between an unjust action and an unjust cause. The Weathermen were in my opinion morally justified to go against the government and protest the war in Vietnam (obviously protest is very different than betrayal, but for the sake of an example …). This was their morally justified cause. By bombing buildings and bashing glass, they proceeded to act unjustly and were at fault. Nevertheless, the Weather Underground was right in placing their personal beliefs over their country.
The 9/11 Memorial has about 300,000 people visit it each year, you should be one of them to. If you go to New York the 9/11 Memorial is becoming one of the top tourist attractions in the city, and I can’t see why it's not at the top already. The 9/11 Memorial is a beautiful pool with gushing water running down its sides, and within the pool there is a smaller square pool that still has water running down to it. Just to top it off, it has trees that surround the pools, just imagine it when it’s in the fall and all the leaves turn colors and the leaves may float down and into the pool. The best part about visiting the 9/11 Memorial is that it is free! You should be one of the 300,000 a year.
New York: 9/11 Memorial and Museum: This memorial and museum of 9/11 was my favorite site in New York and it also taught me a few life lessons. When you first walk up to the sight there are these two breathtaking fountains in the shape of the square buildings that use to stand straight up. Then around the squared fountains the names of all the victims are written. Just by looking at the fountains it taught me the first lesson, to never take life for granted no matter the situation. Realizing that the victims arose that morning not realizing that it would be their last morning getting out of bed, it disturbs and rattles you a bit. When I sat back and just watched the water flow in the middle of the fountain, it truly hit me that these were all
When the twin towers were destroyed in New York, Manhattan, the people with an all american dream became devastated. The survivors of the victims lost the hopes and dreams, and the security that the United States provided for its nation. We were left not only devastated, but also vulnerable. We were no longer the beacon for freedom, but rather the nation of chaos. Over 3,000 people were killed in this attack. That’s not to mention the thousands that were not killed, but left with injuries for the rest of their life, disabilities they would later die from or suffer with. For example, when the twin towers were destroyed, the debris left over caused plenty of problems for the first responders or those who lived anywhere near the towers. “Those exposed to WTC-related dust were more likely to develop respiratory symptoms, sinus problems, asthma or lung problems. One in 10 Registry enrollees developed new-onset asthma within six years of 9/11, three times the national rate. New cases were highest during the first 16 months after 9/11”. (NYC resources.) We like to believe that the people affected by this tragedy were given the proper help but the promises made by our nation were not completed. We also have been affected psychologically, for every person five people at least one of them had Posttraumatic stress disorder, even if they were not in the building itself. We were left
The 911 memorial is a very thought-provoking place to visit, along with many other places in New York. It makes you want to think about what the people have been through. If they survived the attacks, or if they were sadly one of the many who died. Almost 10,000 people visit the site each day. I have never been the the memorial but I have read that people say it is “breathtaking”. If you ever visit New York, this should be on your to-do list.
In 1984, written by George Orwell, betrayal is a recurring theme throughout the whole book. Betrayal is defined as being false or disloyal to someone. Betrayal is widespread in the Oceania society through the government, known as Big Brother, and the characters featured in the novel. Two of the three main characters, O’Brien and Julia, betray the third character Winston in the novel. Winston is dedicated to his hate against the government but after Winston is betrayed by his “friend” and his lover, he ultimately betrays himself, and admits his love for Big Brother.
According the Merriam-Webster dictionary, to betray is “to deliver to an enemy by treachery”, or “to give information about (a person, group, country, etc.) to an enemy”. Betrayal is the result of many factors, including feelings of morality, greed and gluttony, and fear. In “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe”, both the original novel and the 2005 movie, betrayal is shown to be natural behaviour that can fortify relationships and teach people to forgive. Firstly, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe demonstrates that betrayal is common behaviour that is the result of an almost-infinite number of factors.
Have you ever had a day where you wanted to ruin someone's day?Ruining someone's day is like ruining there life.To ruin someone else's day to get them back of what they did to you,you have to bully,prank,and steal from them.
The news is on in the background while I'm eating dinner with my family. The conversation eventually lulls, and I begin to hear every word the journalist on the television utters. She's reporting on a far-off tragedy that I view as not particularly applicable to my life. I feel some kind of instinctual empathy for the party that is facing such adversity described on the news. I wonder what it's like to lose everything.
On restless nights I have the best memory. The memory of unadulterated betrayal. A betrayal that cuts deep like an oil drill. Slowly edging deeper and deeper into the soil. Cutting through the thickest layer, until at last, the drill is fully submerged in the ground. Then, the worst. It begins by sucking every ounce of oil from the well until, nothing remains. Just a barren cell, that once, had so much to offer. It's sort of like a memory I recall. Have you ever watched an incoming storm? I have. You see the signs, the darkness encroaching on all light, the wall of steady droplets plummeting to the ground. You see so many warning signs, yet, the darkness is inviting, almost sensational. It drags you in regardless of better judgment, and you