9/11/2008

freedom (plural freedoms)

1. The state of being free, of not being imprisoned or enslaved.
Having recently been released from prison, he didn't know what to do with his newfound freedom.

2. The state of being free, unconstrained; the lack of a specific constraint, or of constraints in general.
Freedom of speech is a basic democratic value.
Freedom to choose one's own destiny can be frightening.
Every child has a right to freedom from fear and freedom from want.

terrorist (plural terrorists)

1. One who governs by terrorism or intimidation; originally applied to an agent or partisan of the revolutionary tribunal during the Reign of Terror in France.

2. Anyone who uses terror as a weapon in a political struggle, frequently in an attempt to coerce a more powerful opponent, such as a government.


Anywhere you turn today, you're likely to be reminded of what happened on 9/11/01. It makes me think about two things: Freedom and terrorists.

Many say terrorists hate freedom. But, do they really?

I'm not so sure.

I think terrorists just hate the people they terrorize. They hate what we've done more than they hate what we stand for. I doubt we were attacked on 9/11 because of the Super Bowl. I'd believe we were attacked because we have a military presence in the Middle East.

Both words are subjective.

Whats freedom to me, may not be freedom to you. What's terrorism to you, may not be terrorism to me.

Bottom Line? I think its something to think about. The pain of 9/11 is tough. But, I think we should ask "why" now that some time has passed.

Rabbit