Essay #3: 9-11
On September 11th, 2001, the Twin Towers were demolished with planes speeding at 600 miles per hour. The fuel chambers from the planes caught fire and the wrought iron frames of the towers were melted.
We all know that story. But do we know how the United States could have prevented this tragic event from occurring? The government later found out Osama bin Laden had been planning to attack the World Trade Center since 1993, and the Pentagon could have been protected. I think this is ridiculous. The United States knew Al Qaeda was going to attack and they didn't do a thing about it?
Most citizens believe the CIA, FBI, and other branches of government were extraordinarily stupid for not foreseeing this attack occurring. Before 9-11, members of Al Qaeda were known to have been in California and the FBI did nothing about them, either. A newspaper columnist said, “Given all the alarm bells, I just can't understand why they would tolerate the presence of two known Al Qaeda members in California. Everyone in the CIA knew they were Al Qaeda, but they did nothing! Had this information been given to the FBI, they could have uncovered the 9/11 plot at that time." Another analyst called it “the largest failure in the history of the U.S. military to defend against foreign attack.”
Fortunately, the United States is able to stop an event similar to 9-11 from happening again. They need to make peace with those around them instead of going to war for no good reason and making unnecessary enemies. I don’t think President Bush realizes he’s not helping Iraq or the U.S. military by staying in Iraq. We need to focus on Al Qaeda. The U.S. must destroy any plan this vile group makes before it hatches. They also need to watch out for attacks they have brought on themselves by this horrendous, unnecessary war. I believe eventually, when they are yet again unprepared, Iraqis are going to turn around and retaliate against the U.S.
The president has also created The Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004, which is designed to prevent future terrorist attacks. However, the United States’ security is more advanced because many people are afraid it will happen again. The security in many other countries have improved, too. That is pretty much the only good thing that came out of 9-11, in my opinion.
If 9-11 were ever to happen to my micronation, I would be prepared. My Protecteurs Secrets, or Secret Protectors, are very diligent and would know immediately if Egalite was under attack or even in the most remote amount of danger. Terrorists like Al Qaeda should try messing with Egalite; I’d like to see them do so. I also have a terrific defence force who also monitors everything entering and exiting the country. If an incident similar to 9-11 would ever occur in Egalite, I would know about it by the time the terrorists crossed the border. Then, my defence force, would ambush the terrorists in a pre-determined plan.
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