Today, the nation remembers the victims and honors the heroes of 9/11. It is a defining day in our history as we rose up and showed the world we would not back down. I honor those first responders, the passengers that fought back and mourn those who were lost. It is a humbling day.
I wanted to take a moment and reflect on something else about this day. This country experienced something that many other countries have gone through and continue to endure in our modern age.
As a country, we have been very fortunate to avoid conflict on our soil. We rest safe and secure and watch from a distance as other nations resist an internal or external enemy. Today marks when we became vulnerable instead of safe. American heroism and sacrifice won the day for us. Valor prevailed.
We must remain ever vigilant for enemies, both foreign and domestic. Currently, China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea all pose an external threat to our nation today. Unfortunately, there is a more dangerous enemy lurking in our shadows. Hate, immorality, and division threaten to cripple us. Remember, it is the responsibility of the people to rise against these powerful forces that threaten to unravel us. Do not rely on our nation’s leaders as they can easily distract us from truth and potentially, be part of the problem. No matter who you vote for in November, we must rise up against those immoralities that eat away at our foundation. Stop hiding in the shadows, thinking you are safe! Step out and let your voice be heard.
Neither Democrat nor Republican will be able to stop the decay of morality and ethical values. We must be the ones, like the heroic first responders on September 11th, to charge into the crumbling towers to rescue our endangered values. Fight for what is right and good!
For those who were lost that fateful day, we remember you. Always.
Insurrection Of The Mind 