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New York City, NY September 11, 2001 The blatant lack of respect for life and liberty exercised on September 11, 2001, was beyond comprehension for most people living in developed countries. September 11 was a wake-up call for everyone, especially Americans. Our first line of defense - our remote controls - failed us. We simply could not turn this reality off. Although we may never really know why September 11 happened, I believe the events of that day occurred as a result of the inability or unwillingness of governments and individuals to accept that there is no one right way to live. The systematic homogenization of our global cultural and ecological systems will only ensure that humanity will continue to have days like September 11. As individuals, we have the power to change the direction in which our global community is headed. Diversity is a fundamental law of nature. Without it, life can not and will not persist. Embrace it. Protect it. Live it. |