How the Past Lives in the Present
Transformative events can potentially impact and change one’s life indefinitely. On September 11, 2001, the United States of America encountered a life-changing occurrence which resulted in lasting effects on the lives of its citizens: a terrorist attack. The term “terrorist attack” remained weak to America until its direct contact with the nation occurred. The effects of events on 9/11 remain current today in that American Muslims suffer from inequality, American citizens fear an unsteady government, and American airlines partake in reconstruction.
Unfortunately, American Muslims suffer from racial profiling due to the compared racial group responsible for the attack. Villemez states, “According to the FBI, 28 hate crimes committee in 2000 were found to be anti-Islamic. In 2001, that number jumped to 481, and it remained above 100 in subsequent years” (1). Not only do these innocents face …show more content…
Unfortunately, the terrorist attack, along with the government’s reactions, effects the mentality of citizens. Until 9/11 and shortly after, most Americans had trust in the country and government; however, statistics show that the majority count has decreased (Poladian 1). Poladian expresses, “By 2013, Americans' trust in their government had fallen to 19 percent, according to Pew. A Gallup poll from 2014 placed that number around 24 percent. That distrust has continued at a low level” (1). The discomfort created by the attack is one aspect, but the aftermath of the tragedy is another. The major split between two political parties and the ineffective Congress are ways distrust was formed in the eyes of the nation’s citizens (Poladian 1). Instead of the government progressing, the many uncovered truths lead citizens to disbelief. If one is unable to trust their home, what is left worthy
Transformative events can potentially impact and change one’s life indefinitely. On September 11, 2001, the United States of America encountered a life-changing occurrence which resulted in lasting effects on the lives of its citizens: a terrorist attack. The term “terrorist attack” remained weak to America until its direct contact with the nation occurred. The effects of events on 9/11 remain current today in that American Muslims suffer from inequality, American citizens fear an unsteady government, and American airlines partake in reconstruction.
Unfortunately, American Muslims suffer from racial profiling due to the compared racial group responsible for the attack. Villemez states, “According to the FBI, 28 hate crimes committee in 2000 were found to be anti-Islamic. In 2001, that number jumped to 481, and it remained above 100 in subsequent years” (1). Not only do these innocents face …show more content…
Unfortunately, the terrorist attack, along with the government’s reactions, effects the mentality of citizens. Until 9/11 and shortly after, most Americans had trust in the country and government; however, statistics show that the majority count has decreased (Poladian 1). Poladian expresses, “By 2013, Americans' trust in their government had fallen to 19 percent, according to Pew. A Gallup poll from 2014 placed that number around 24 percent. That distrust has continued at a low level” (1). The discomfort created by the attack is one aspect, but the aftermath of the tragedy is another. The major split between two political parties and the ineffective Congress are ways distrust was formed in the eyes of the nation’s citizens (Poladian 1). Instead of the government progressing, the many uncovered truths lead citizens to disbelief. If one is unable to trust their home, what is left worthy