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2002-09-12

I feel very fortunate to be able to say that September 11th has not directly changed my life in any tragic way. The events that took place, however, did have a significant impact on me and changed me in some way from that day forward. Those tragic events proved to me how life the freedoms that come along with it should not be taken for granted. My interest in world affairs and this country's relationship with others has increased significantly. On that day, this country was very susceptible to attack. It makes me wonder if such an extreme tragedy was necessary. My life was certainly altered on that day, and, in some way, I think most others were too.

I think that first and foremost the innocent lives lost should be remembered above all. I think people should remember that it could have been them or someone they loved in one of those buildings. Secondly, I think we should remember how open we were to attack and learn never to put ourselves in that position again. Finally, I think all people should remember that with all the good in the world there will always be "evil" wanting to take it all away.