American Politics Pros And Cons Essay

The USA Patriot Act and other bills which were passed at this time to deal with the repercussions that America was facing, however, have created great controversy, and in one sense, altered American Politics forever. As stated by John Mollenkopf, "the attack and its aftermath shifted public opinion and electoral choices - not only in New York City but across the nation - away from jobs and the economy, which might have been expected to be priorities during a recession, toward a concern for physical safety, national security, and patriotism" (6).
George W. Bush was president at this time, and the attack really gave him a chance at re-election in 2004. Up until the incident, he was not perceived as a president who had done a lot to help the country, …show more content…
As Eleni Towns stated, “a wave of patriotism swept the nation,” as people began doing all they could to help those in need. Flags were hung at half-mast all over the country, and everywhere you turned, there was something to remind you of what had just occurred. Songs were written which clearly depicted and explained the feelings of the American people at the time. Today those songs are still very popular and bring back a wash of memories whenever they are …show more content…
People across the country came together to show the country's true colors through an immense amount of donations of time and money to help clean up, rebuild, and support those who were most affected. There is no way of getting around it; 9/11 had great economic, social, and political effects, but yet we have been able to overcome it in such a way that it has spurred growth and a better future. It was one of the worst days in American history; yet it has helped to propel forward movement towards a better