Gratitude

I am currently working on a paper for my disaster law class. I just finished my intro to pandemics section and am now researching my terrorism section. BAH. So sad. So incredibly sad. Specifically, the deliberate acts of 19 extremists on September 11. I can still recall where I was when I heard about the attacks - in science class. This boy named Brad P came into the room and shouted "the CN Tower is next!" Um, I don't think so. Nevertheless, reading about it now as opposed to an adolescent changes things. I have a different perspective. A more mature and thoughtful point of view. Especially now that I live in America. It's just so sad. Terrorism is crap.

Not to diminish the horrendous nature of the act but a country must be pretty important for a group to direct and plan such dreadful attacks. I don't know if I am conveying that statement correctly. Essentially, the U.S. is pretty much the top dog. Why else would it be targeted? Yes, there may be other factors but unfortunately this country is considered a threat to some. Yet, a little over ten years later, it is still an incredible country. So much resilience.

Anyways, I don't have time to write about all my feelings. But considering it is the Thanksgiving season in the U.S., I thought I would say I am grateful for this country. Even though I absolutely love my country and this sort of patriotism is surprising to me, the U.S. is pretty incredible. I am grateful for the opportunity I have to receive all my post-secondary education in this country, all the American friends I have made, and the freedoms and liberties this country so dutifully advocates and protects.

Happy Thanksgiving all!