Friday, September 10, 2010
I believe that One Day, Now Broken in Two was a really well written article. The whole time that I was reading it I was getting chills from the writing. I do believe that the world is now split in two, there is no doubt in my mind that this is true. There is a big difference between September 11th, and 9/11. September 11th is someones anniversary or birthday but 9/11 is a day that our generation will never forget. Hopefully the generations after us will never be able to forget the date either. I can still remember what I was doing and who I was with when I found out about 9/11 even though I was just in elementary school. This is one memory that I do not think I will ever be able to get out of my brain. Thankfully though because of how strict airport security is I do not think that there can be another 9/11. You now have to take off your shoes, belt, jacket/sweatshirt, empty your pockets, and have all of your carry on items go through a metal detector and sometimes even searched. You also have to go through a metal detector and sometimes even after you go through the metal detector you still get pat down by the security guards to make sure you are not hiding anything in your clothes. I do not have a problem with doing all of these things if it means that I will be safe on the plane ride. 9/11 was a terrible day that never should have happened, but it did happen and all Americans have to deal with the consequences of what happened. Tomorrow will be a very somber day for all of America.
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I completely agree with you, I would rather take off my shoes then have another 9/11. Everything the airport security does is reasonable and no one should be offended, especially if you don’t have anything to hide. The people at the airport could care less about what is in your bags, they go through so many peoples bags that I am sure they wont remember your luggage. I also agree that tomorrow will be a day in history no one will forget and everyone will miss those who lost their lives, especially the ones who knew someone who passed that day.
ReplyDeleteCha-ching! Mac and Kelsey both got it right. All this crap is just precautions that MUST be taken to avoid another 9-11 incident. Now we as stupid, spoiled Americans are also complaining about it? (Ever noticed that?) (For some humor, watch "Up In the Air" with George Clooney...it gives some great tips on how to avoid long waits in those airport lines....get behind the Asians.)
ReplyDeleteBut on a more serious note, I believe that school kids should also be checked because people are crazy. I learned that last year. The human mind is sick and disgusting and people will do some weird stuff. (This explains the suicide of one of my friends, as well as instances such as the Virginia Tech Massacre and Columbine.) People will do stuff like this no matter what. The 9-11 incident was the same thing on a grander scale. America was seriously wounded because of this and we declared war from it, and are STILL in this war after 9 years!
In brief, taking all these precautions, such as in airport security, are for everyone's benefit and to keep you safe....so just do it!
I cannot agree with you three more. I, too, have been subjected to long lines and the inconvenience of airport security; I, too, have actually had my entire bag searched while I watched (feeling violated) and thought, "why little old me?" while it was happening. Yet a part of me feels a sense of security at the same time as I think "while you were searching MY bag, someone else was getting by with theirs..."
ReplyDeleteLucas- do you think it has to happen in all places to ensure our safety? At what point is that a violation of the freedom for which our forefathers fought? Can we imagine a "Big Brother" watching our every move to make sure we won't hurt each other? When does that breach our right to privacy?
I love this.
Ms. McCarthy - I've learned that the government watches everything we do whether it's over the phone, on Facebook, or even shopping at Walmart. The government watches and listens to everything. (I'm trying to sound like it's a conspiracy. But things are so twisted nowadays.) The point is that things such as government and security forces and police were established for our safety. If needs be, then they can watch over everything we do like a "Big Brother". They do not breach our right to privacy because our only "guaranteed" right of privacy is the 4th Amendment - but that only pertains to search and seizure under certain circumstances. Otherwise, the U.S. Constitution contains no expressed right to privacy. (Sure, you want some privacy...take it up elsewhere. They are only protecting YOU and are there for YOUR safety.)
ReplyDeleteNow religiously speaking, there is a verse in the Bible that says we ought to have some privacy, but I'm pretty sure that it is only applicable under certain circumstances and it tends to be taken out of context alot.
Lucas I agree with you about people in schools being searched. I am not sure how they would be able to do it on a collage because of how big it is but it would be good if there was not another Columbine or another Virginia Tech tragedy. My brother was very close to someone who died at Tech and once I saw how that ate him up I realized how terrible the situation was for someone who was close to a person who died. Making the security stricter so people never have to go through what my brother went to would be a blessing.
ReplyDeleteI think Airport security being so austere does decrease the chances of something happening again, and I certainly have no problem cooperating with it, but as for it completely stopping another 9/11, i disagree. Americans, and im sure many other people, never thought something this horrible could happen to our Country, but we got proved horribly wrong. And I believe its a fear that will always be in the back of my mind, as well as everyone elses.
ReplyDeleteThis 9/11 could have been worse. I am okay with all checking stuffs. When I was on the way to this country, I had to open my bag. And it was full of books. They even weighted and made me throw my book away. Since I don't have piercing or something, I was always okay with the metal detector thing. I personally think crept(=creeped?!) by government 24/7 is not bad, but at same time, I dont feel good about it. Prevention thing is okay, but our personal life need to be maintained at least little bit. Ironically today is 9/11 and many people think about it and have some time thinking about it. But at same time, some people forget and enjoying their life doing crimes(I also have lots of things to say about it.).
ReplyDeleteAnd Ms.McCarthy, you feel bad about the security thing? You should hear how I got checked when I was on the way here. We definitely need to discuss about it during class.
I truly agree with you. The airport security may be hectic but it's for all of our safety. I do agree that there will never be another 9-11 due to airport security. A question I do have is, does anyone think it's possible that we can have another attack in a different form? I wonder if there is any other way that we can be attacked. I hope it never happens but sometimes that thought does cross my mind. The generations after us will probably be reading about 9/11 in their text books, so I doubt they forget it.
ReplyDeleteOf course we can have another attack in a different form, but we just have to watch out for that stuff. Airport security decreases it but i fear that if everyone thinks its going to stop something from happening, were in for a rude awakening.
ReplyDeleteI agree with all of you. Being checked/ searched in the airport is totally fine with me because I know that me and others around me will be safe during the plane ride. I don't really like waiting in long lines but knowing that I am going to be safe it doesnt bother me one bit.
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