As terrorists took aim at France last week, the horror of watching planes fly into the World Trade Center Twin Towers was revisited.
Sept. 11, 2001, was a frightening day. But it was also a day that rallied many of us to a renewed patriotism. We gathered in parks, churches and civic buildings carrying American flags, sharing a sense of grief and outrage with our fellow countrymen.
The attacks in Paris reminded us how vulnerable we are and it reminded us that some religious zealots sacrifice themselves to harm the innocent.
It is understandable to want to do something to stop the events of Sept. 11, 2001, or Nov. 13, 2015, from happening again; however, denying refuge to all those escaping Syria goes against the foundation of this nation.
I visited New York City for the first time earlier this month. Of course, one of our stops was the Statue of Liberty. No landmark has every affected me as much as seeing Lady Liberty did.
As the ferry pulled into “picture-capturing” distance and I looked up at the patina-covered symbol of freedom, I began to cry – and not just misty-eyed crying either but big, huge tears that keep you from talking crying. I was so enraptured seeing the great lady that I didn’t take selfies or make a Vine video or send out a tweet.
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