September 11th

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This paper discusses the events and reactions that took place after the September 11th attacks. Muslim reactions, the spirit of patriotism that arose and political differences are discussed.

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"On a bright late summer morning, people across America got up and prepared to go to work, school and errands as usual. They had no way of knowing that just around 9 a.m Eastern time, our world was going to change forever. Once we all started to ask why and how such a horrific thing could happen, some causes-and some hidden enemies to the United States-showed themselves.We know that Islamic extremists (al Qaeda) consider the West in general and America in particular to be a nation of "infidels," basically "unclean." And we know that many of these al Qaeda activists, led by Osama bin Laden, allegedly have never "forgiven" infidel Americans from trampling their lands during the Gulf War-and this is their given reason for wanting to strike back. They call their actions in killing Americans part of a "jihad," or "holy war." A Muslim who dies under the circumstances of bringing about the death of infidels is a hero and a martyr."

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