Reflection On 9 / 11

On September 11, 2001 terrorists apprehended 4 airplanes and committed the most heinous act in American history. They flew two planes into the world trade center, one into the Pentagon, and one crashed in a field in Pennsylvania crash killing more than three thousand American citizens. Since 9 /11many things have changed in America in relation to our national security.

Using the concepts of security, terrorism and risk learnt in this unit, critically evaluate the record of global counter-terrorism measures since the 9/11 attacks.

Fourteen years ago, if you went out on the streets of New York and asked who Osama-bin laden was, they would most likely respond incorrectly. The average American did not known who Osama-bin laden was. A decade ago, we were not officially engaged in any battles or wars with anyone. There was no constant surveillance or the infamous “big brother”. Believe it or not, it took half the time it does today to get through TSA at the airport. The day that changed all

A country of over 300 million people and considering its diversity, America is very challenged, but with the law enforcement that has been put in place and adjusted after the attacks, America has become a lot safer. (Flynn)(93-95) The biggest difference in America that has changed the safety of American people for the better, are vastly improved security at airport terminals. friendly skies and surveillance helped solve the problem of security. America has become much more secure

The terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 shook up the lives of all Americans. On September 11, 2001, nineteen radicals who were associated with the Islamic extremist group al-Qaeda high jacked four airplanes with the intent to carry out terrorist attacks. Two airplanes went into the towers of the World Trade Center in New York City killing over two thousand six hundred people. They also attacked the pentagon in Washington D.C killing over one hundred people, as well as a plane going down in Pennsylvania killing all people aboard the plane. Due to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, national security has improved dramatically with the intent of an increase of public safety.

When 9/11/2001 occurred I was sitting in the lunch room at Good Year Elementary School in Brunswick Georgia eating lunch. My classmates and I was talking normally like we always did until one of the lunch monitors told us to be quiet. I didn’t know exactly what was going on at the time. I just knew something serious had just happened. One of my teachers told the class that a plane had hit the Twin Towers. The teachers then turn on the television as all of us watch not exactly understanding what had happen or what the cause of it was. I remember some of the teacher crying while others got on their cells phones trying to contract their families in New York City, but the lines was so busy. That whole day I remember just sitting in class watching

On this very exact date of September 11, 2001 I remember sitting in my first grade class at my desk. My teacher turned the news radio on and I remember hearing about the tragedy that was happening. At that time, I had no idea of what was really going on but I knew something was happening. As the day went on there were fewer and fewer kids in my class. Parents were coming and getting their kids earlier from school. Early dismissals throughout the whole day. At the end of the day you could say that there was only a hand full of kids in my class, including myself. Now as an adult I understand the panic of all parents and the reasons for all the early dismissals.

September 11, 2001, America was attacked by terrorist. Two planes crashed into the twin towers in New York city. Many people in the burning buildings jumped to their death to prevent from burning alive. One plane had also crashed into the Pentagon and another in a field in Pennsylvania. A total of 2,996 people had died from this terrorist attack. Streets, local stores, and restaurants near the towers were evacuated before the they collapsed. Many people in my family did not know what was going on and was watching tv when their program was interrupted by the news. Many people were shocked at what happened and scared for the future. After this event, the government wanted to ensure national security and maintain order to prevent this from happening again.

In the horrific events of the 9/11 attacks, approximately 300,000 men, women, and children lost their lives. When we think of this infamous day, we often dwell on the tragedy that it induced. The film, Rebirth, took a very different outlook on these events and their effects on those involved. Rather than portraying only its adverse effects, it focused on how those who lost loved ones triumphed over their melancholy, and went on to still lead happy lives. Taking note from the film, we should remember these events by the true acts of leadership that mitigated the terror of this day.

According to the chapter “under attack”, it covers the backlash of people. The attacks occurred in the early morning hours of Tuesday, September 11,2001. Four airplanes lost control by nineteen men; these airplanes were heading to Los Angeles and San Francisco from different cities. The first stolen airplane struck the north tower of the World Trade Center and the New York City’s 911-call system was receiving dozens of reports about the crash, media and photographer turned their cameras to the incident. However, few reporters said that the incident was deliberate. Government’s response was sent out from New York and New Jersey and it was the largest rescue operations in the nation’s history. In addition, more than a thousands first responders, police officers, firefighters, and paramedic were deployed when the first crash occurred, triage areas were sat up around the World Trade Center to aid the people that have been affected by the incident. Therefore, police units were shutting down subways stations as the firefighters evacuated the civilians.

During the course of the Summit week I attend professor Jeff Childers’ & Father Philip LeMasters class on the Middle East Pre 9/11 and Post 9/11 entitled Dictators, Terrorists, and Refugees. Professor Childers covered the vast expanse of pre-9/11 history of the Middle East and the Christian impact on the region. A reoccurring theme within Professor Childers’ teaching is the movement of Christianity. Surprisingly large Christian cells and churches appeared at the intersections of trade routes and major cities among the routes. Due to the strategic placement of the Christians and churches thousands of people passing by or selling goods heard the good news of Jesus, which in turn spread the gospel when the merchants went home or moved along the trade routes. These same churches

The terrorist attacks on September 11, 2011 prompted the world to reevaluate and drastically modify airport and airline security. “Four targets had been chosen, all iconic American buildings that would send a clear message of the depth of their hatred for the United States. All four planes crashed, killing all on board—terrorists, crew members, and passengers, along with hundreds who were killed inside the structures, on the ground, and the men and women who ran into collapsing buildings in an effort to try and save others” (Smutz 1). As Jason Villemez said “the decade after the 9/11 attacks reshaped many facets of life in America” (Villemez 1). Before the attacks, people did not think that large scale hostility towards innocent people in

The amount of people that helped during 9/11 stunned me. I never realized how many people outside of the police and fire departments actually had an impact on the situation. After watching “Boatlift”, i realized the impact everyone had. We have always been shown one perspective of the story. How the firefighters and police officers were the heros; but, we have never been shown how many other heros there actually were. “Boatlift” showed everyone coming together to try to save people. Heros save people; so they are heros. Now that i have had this shown to me, my perspective of 9/11 is a whole lot bigger.

I wasn’t born at the time the attacks happened so I didn’t experience it. The world trade center got hit by two planes. They are also known as the Twin Towers. Both towers went down. What I want to know is how they went down like they did. There is no way the fire could have traveled that fast and how they went down like they did. That is my biggest question. How? It did not have an effect on me like it did other people because I was not born at the time. Be ready for anything and everything. You never know when something might happen. There is more security in the Air Ports now. Just be ready for anything, anything could happen at any moment. Stuff happens just like that. You have to be ready for it. I do not know why they

September 11, 2001 marked the most horrific day in history for United States of America. The events of this day changed the lives of those residing in America forever. United States was considered somewhat safe, in regards to terrorists’ attacks. However, this all came to a screeching halt when 19 militants known to be a part of the Al-Qaeda terrorist group hijacked four planes for the purpose of destroying targeted areas in the United States. As a result of the deadly attack on the United States, security measures drastically changed. Although, security measures throughout the United States have been in place, extreme caution came into effect. All departments looked at different measures to improve preventing terrorists’ attacks.