Since the terrorist attacks, I am very thankful I live in a free country. The attacks reminded me that America has the most individual rights and freedom. I have more feeling of love towards my country. I have more patriotism than ever before. September 11, 2001 has helped me to understand more about freedom and patriotism. America now knows that this is reality, and that we don't take our freedom for granted. As a country, we joined together and rose up when we faced the ultimate low of the tragedy of all the lost lives. We formed a more positive attitude towards our country, and we helped

the families as they faced the tragedy of losing loved ones. The terrorists did not instill fear in me, but instead they instilled a deeper respect in me for our country. To show more patriotism, I asked my family to hang an American flag from our front porch. The American flag has been on display everyday since the terrorist attacks. The flag gives me a great feeling of American pride, and the flag never lets me forget the people that died to protect our country.

The attacks have made me pay closer attention to the news events happening around the world. I listen to CNN headline news station daily with my parents. I keep up with the terror alerts and world terrorist attacks.

I am more aware of the world around me. I am more cautious of people and events happening around me. I am more hesitant to travel on a plane since the attacks. At work we watch out fo

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