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I have never considered myself much of a patriot. I have never felt the need for it until today. My country, my people have been attacked by unknown aggressors. Civilians have been targeted, innocent blood has been shed and we cannot allow this cowardly act to go unpunished.
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The United States of America has long prided itself on standing for truth and justice. In this time of crisis, we must not lose site of that. I want the individuals responsible for these cowardly acts to regret the day their mothers bore them as much as anyone, but we must remember our duty as Americans and seek justice, not revenge. Speculation is rampant as to the identity of the parties responsible for the destruction of the World Trade Center and the attack on the Pentagon. It will only grow worse in the days that follow. The temptation to lash out immediately, to make the usual suspects weep tears of blood is very powerful, but it is not the American way. We are a lawful nation. No matter how horrific the crime, those accused are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. This crime is no exception. We must determine the individuals responsible and bring them to trial. This is our national duty and one that we must give our full support. But we must not attempt to settle this issue through military strikes alone. If we believe that the culprits are being sheltered by a foreign power, then we may have no choice but to retrieve them through a military intervention. But our goal as Americans must be to make them answer for their crimes in a court of law. Respect for the rights of the accused and the rule of law is what makes this country great. If we give into our natural desire for revenge and execute those believed responsible without a trial; what are we then? In taking possibly innocent life, we will be no better than those we attack. The highest calling of a patriot is not to defend his country, but rather to make his country worth defending. I hope that I can depend upon my fellow Americans to fulfill this calling. This is a time when we must stand tall. This is a time for patriots. |