Government figures point fingers, infringe on personal privacy

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pproaching the 10-year anniversary of the tragic events, we must look at what we have learned as a country from the devastating terrorist attacks that took place in New York City almost a decade ago.

Sept. 11 is a day forever etched in America's history. 

A country that was once thought of as free quickly became something much different.

Personal privacy and civil rights are two freedoms that citizens were almost forced to give up, and some people chose to give up  those rights willingly. 

People may know where they where they were the day the events transpired, but many have tried to forget what has resulted from it.  

While the fear of flying used to be a phobia that many people shared, that fear of being on an airplane has turned into racism and discrimination - instigated by the governmental media propaganda. 

People cringe at the idea that a person of Middle Eastern descent could possibly be on the same airplane as they are, yet know  nothing about the person besides what they look like. 

Those close-minded people allow the government to fill their heads with ideas of constant threats to our country and individuals. 

The government has once again caused a nationwide sense of fear and anxiety for the American population.  

This primitive behavior takes America back to days many wish to forget but will always remember. Many leaders in history have used their influence to change the minds of the ignorant and it worked.

Racism has been a huge part in American history and has continued to prevent citizens from treating each other as equals. 

No one can personally blame themselves, because we, as individuals with limited freedom, listen to the media and tend to believe what we hear on the news and from the government. 

While we cannot downplay others' concerns, it is important that individuals make up their own minds and do not regress into potentially harmful behavior and beliefs.  

The government has tried to make Americans think that all is well and that the person who orchestrated the attacks has been killed. They say war is coming to an end. However, we should expect those changes after 10 years and want more. The only problem is that making up our own minds has become hard to do.

As the government controls the media and infringes on personal privacy and rights, Americans sit back and let others do the work, thinking that one individual cannot and will not make a difference. 

Yet, in all actuality, it has been those few individuals who have made the most change for our country. 

People need to take a stand and speak up for what they believe in. 

We need to stop letting others tell us what to do and do things that will benefit us a human beings, equally. 

Racism, intolerance, and limited rights should all be left in the past. 

America has come a long way since the attacks on Sept. 11. The only problem is that even after 10 years, we are not where we should be. 

The government and the people need to know how to respond to negative behavior, not react. If you simply pick up a dictionary, you can understand the difference between the words. 

Fight for your freedom and fight for equality. You deserve it.