We can do so much better than this.
As an opponent of the war in Iraq, I would hate to see a national draft, yet I think there is something to be said for compulsory national service like the Peace Corps, Job Corps or the military. We need something that demands a commitment from the majority, not minority, of us.
This anniversary is important. But we can dwell too much on what hurts us and threatens us and not enough on the things that could make us more independent, more resourceful, and strong.
And so, for my small part, I will never forget what happened on Sept. 11. But I think it's time I quit talking about it.
As an opponent of the war in Iraq, I would hate to see a national draft, yet I think there is something to be said for compulsory national service like the Peace Corps, Job Corps or the military. We need something that demands a commitment from the majority, not minority, of us.
This anniversary is important. But we can dwell too much on what hurts us and threatens us and not enough on the things that could make us more independent, more resourceful, and strong.
And so, for my small part, I will never forget what happened on Sept. 11. But I think it's time I quit talking about it.
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