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Welcome to Jump Start America.net
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| Welcome to Jump Start America. This site is designed to offer ideas for helping American's get back up on their feet and a reminder why our country is so great. My hopes are to start adding new things to the site weekly making it more informative and fun. So go ahead and take a look around and keep checking back for the latest additions.
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September 11th. 10 Years Later
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| Posted by: gbenton |
9/11/2011 12:29 AM |
Where are we 10 years later? The memories of September 11, 2001 are with many Americans today. And yet those not yet born, or too young to remember still may not understand the magnitude of what happened that tragic day. I like many of my friends and family members still take time out to honor those hero’s and individuals who gave of themselves without asking, and to those who perished while trying to save others. I personally remind my children of the events that transpired up to and after the attacks on American soil.
Over the years I have often wondered if our country has become stronger, more resilient, more understanding, and tolerant of our neighbors, friends, or other people around the world. One person asked why it mattered, after all our country was doing fine before September 11th. My response was simple and honest. If we as human beings can not heal our hearts and minds and learn to forgive, and to trust, how can we as a unified country move forward? Is the saying true in that “what can hurt us most, only makes us stronger”? Or that events that left a mark in our childhood, help to create who we are today.
Since the attacks our country has engaged in wars overseas, had a housing crisis, epic hurricane seasons, one of the world’s worst oil spills, an economic recession unmatched in many of our own lifetime’s. Yet, together we continue to look for answers and solutions to our own problems. There are not riots in the cities, destruction in the communities, or bombings in places of worship. Sure we may argue, spat and differ in our opinions but we are civil. Respect is still a fundamental word and integral to our way of life. Respect is not given out freely, it is not purchased nor traded. It can only be earned. Honesty is not a quality we have seen lately. It is something that can conflict with ego, and lead to ones demise.
Forgiveness is sometimes easier said than done. It does matter in life. It may be something that is given early on or may take a lifetime. It most definitely is an obstacle to being able to have trust. Do you trust your family and friends? What about your neighbors or employer? Do you trust the leaders of America? Trust is a very powerful word indeed. The decisions we make throughout the day are based on trust. I have been able to speak to many people who say that they vote on how well they trust someone, or even apply for a job position based on how trustworthy the company is perceived.
Sometimes it may seem like information overload on September 11th each year when the news media revisits stories and events of that day in 2001. But, even after 10 years, I still hear something new that transpired on that day that makes me realize that people in the U.S. are learning to live together better. I think there is no book or guideline that will always have the exact answer for America’s problems, and that we may stumble every now and then. But I do know that we are united and determined to overcome any obstacle before us. |
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