The Lessons of 9/11

The atrocity called for introspection and humility. Instead we got bravado and arrogance. After saying we were attacked “for our freedom”, the government proceeded to “protect” us by taking it away.

Iraqi journalist Muntadhar al-Zaidi hurls his shoes at US President George W. Bush (Source: BBC)

Atlanta, GA

September 13, 2026

On the anniversary of 9/11, we described the harrowing tales of two people who escaped the towers. These heroes deserve to be honored, as do the dead, their families, and the countless victims who carry scars.

But during these comm…