Response to….. “We had an absolute conviction that our destiny was our own” What a powerful statement! A statement, that’s believed to be said after the events on September 11, 2001. A day in history that will never be forgotten! Initially what appeared to be a freak accident on that day when a Boeing 767 crashed into the north tower of the World Trade Center in New York City, soon turned into terror when a second Boeing 767 turned sharply into the south tower of the World Trade Center. While all eyes were on the events of New York City, another Boeing 767 slammed into the west side of the Pentagon.
However, an electronic failure that processed to the fail systems told the bomber pilots to bomb Moscow. After numerous attempts by the Russians to gun down the bomber planes, one bomber was going to reach the capital and it was up to the President to convince the chairman of Russia that this was a mistake in order to not cause the nuclear war. He decided that if the bomber reached Moscow, then he would order a bomb in New York City to prove how honest and serious of a mistake was made. In this dilemma, the President bases his decision on utilitarianism. He decided that in order to protect the country as a whole, he would sacrifice one city due to the greatest happiness principles.
War now does not allow any civillian casualites. Also now with the modern technology exaples like advanced radar, heat seeking missiles, more accurate bombing technology and more advanced aircraft, it is impossible to miss a target. Back in WW2 they bombed industrial areas because it was really hard to bomb a certain spot where the enemy army would be. I do not think it was acceptable back than because why kill millions of civillians when you can go directly to the source which was the military attacking? This is a really hard argument because if you attack the enemy army which is attacking you, you have to think about the deaths of your own men.
‘War on terror’ essay On September 11th, the infamous terrorist organisation known as Al Qaeda committed an act of war against America. George Bush’s ‘war on terror’ speech declared war against all terrorist group committees with utter anger and disparagement. To illustrate this, George Bush has strongly depicted Al Qaeda as iniquitous freedom haters, meanwhile, the Americans as victims of war. Bush then presents his own solution describing it as the only method that best helps not only American citizens, but the world’s nations as well. In George Bush’s ‘war on terror’ speech, George Bush has strongly depicted Al Qaeda as iniquitous freedom haters.
Stormie Curry I think that airplane security laws should be more restrictive for the items they let on a plane. I think this because airplane security lets people have knifes guns and other weapons on an airplane in their checked baggage. Gases, torches, aerosols, and our own water, and other flammable objects are not permitted on airplanes. (tsa.gov) .They are not permitted because they could blow up or start a fire on the plane. And also, our water that we bring is not permitted because someone could use it to make a bomb.
Think of the nightmare that would cause to be questioned as a terrorist and feel like a criminal just for bringing up a simple subject of speech. Although as Americans we do have freedom of speech in order to bypass annoying questioning these topics are not brought up. To avoid the hassle of being questioned or missing the flight people have just assumed to not bring these topics while being in the airport environment. There are many people going on planes who are also very afraid of flying and so when people bring up plane crashes that may increase that persons level of nervousness and higher their stress levels. Also recently there have been some terrorists, which have caused much distress and upset due to the number of deaths.
40 passengers and crew died. Motive Al-Qaeda was created in 1989 from Arab volunteers and is opposed to all non-Islamic governments. It was lead by Osama Bin Laden. They specifically wished to drive America from Saudi Arabia which they considered to be very holy as Mecca and Melina are here. They will challenge non-Islamic governments in anyway, including force.
How successful was the West in containing communism in Europe up to 1949? Explain your answer. Communism had always posed a threat to the interest of the U.S. and their attitudes towards the U.S.S.R. had proved they had not entertained the idea of communism much. But it was not until February 1946 did it all come out and the U.S.A began to act towards containing communism. The policy of containment meant the U.S. actively prevented the spreading of communism.
The individuals that were responsible for 911 were the only individuals responsible for 911. It is true that Islamic terrorists have celebrated destroying the Twin Towers, but it doesn’t mean that every Muslim in the United States actually celebrated. Muslims who want this mosque built didn’t fly airplanes into skyscrapers; they don’t support terrorism. By what understanding do we assign guilt to all for the
Suspicion quickly fell on al-Qaeda. Although the group's leader, Osama bin Laden, initially denied any involvement, in 2004, he claimed responsibility for the attacks. Al-Qaeda and bin Laden cited U.S. support of Israel, the presence of U.S. troops in Saudi Arabia, and sanctions against Iraq as motives for the attacks. The United States responded to the attacks by launching the War on Terror and invading Afghanistan to depose the Taliban, which had harbored al-Qaeda. Many countries strengthened their anti-terrorism legislation and expanded law enforcement powers.