5.02.2011
5.01.2011
Osama Bin Laden
On May 1st, 2011, we as Americans celebrate the death of Osama Bin Laden. Hundreds upon hundreds of citizens gather at Ground Zero to celebrate. But celebrations aren't all that's happening.
The crowd formed as a party, a celebration. But within minutes, the cheers and screams organized themselves into chants and songs. 'God Bless America' and 'The Star Spangled Banner' were audible among the crowd, drawing forth the unity that hasn't been seen in America since the 9/11 bombing itself. Tears streamed down the faces of partygoers and spectators alike, including myself, watching the report from my house in Pleasant Grove.
It amazes me that we as people divide ourselves with so many fine boundaries: race, religion, ethnic background, past events. It also amazes me that such an occurrence as this occurs and those lines vanish. Such little things don't matter anymore. We are all humans, and beyond that, we are all Americans. And though we fight and bicker and argue, our larger goals are identical. And THAT is our common ground. THAT is what unites us.
GOD BLESS AMERICA!
The crowd formed as a party, a celebration. But within minutes, the cheers and screams organized themselves into chants and songs. 'God Bless America' and 'The Star Spangled Banner' were audible among the crowd, drawing forth the unity that hasn't been seen in America since the 9/11 bombing itself. Tears streamed down the faces of partygoers and spectators alike, including myself, watching the report from my house in Pleasant Grove.
It amazes me that we as people divide ourselves with so many fine boundaries: race, religion, ethnic background, past events. It also amazes me that such an occurrence as this occurs and those lines vanish. Such little things don't matter anymore. We are all humans, and beyond that, we are all Americans. And though we fight and bicker and argue, our larger goals are identical. And THAT is our common ground. THAT is what unites us.
GOD BLESS AMERICA!
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