Staff Reports
The recent commemoration of 9/11 is starting to feel like an awkward family reunion where nobody really wants to show up but feels obligated to attend. Old Joe Biden, alongside Kamala Harris, Chuck Schumer, and other political influencers, gathered in New York City, creating the impression that they had come together to honor an event that they’ve largely forgotten. Observers noted that the discussion seemed to span back to a time when Islamic terrorism was a concern, yet one could hardly notice that was still the case in today’s political discourse.
The reality of how far removed we’ve become from the September 11 attacks is palpable. One can’t help but wonder if Barack Obama were on hand, would he crack out the quips about needing to call forward to 2023 for a sense of contemporary urgency? Someone pointing out the persistent threat of jihadist violence today might receive little more than a flippant “that’s so 2001” in response. This comfortable dismissal of real threats is painfully ironic, given how history tends to repeat itself.
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Across the pond, the radical left in Britain is busy making waves with its latest venture: criminalizing “Islamophobia.” Their definition is a convoluted disaster that seems crafted to erase any discussion regarding the proliferation of radical ideologies or historical events connected to Islamic expansionism. Even the Network of Sikh Organisations has stepped in, cautioning that such legislation would ultimately infringe on free speech and prevent an honest dialogue about historical grievances tied to the 9/11 attacks. Apparently, in today’s world, simply acknowledging that jihadists have used violence throughout history is enough to land someone in hot water.
Meanwhile, Sweden is putting individuals on trial for desecrating the Qur’an, as if burning a book has ever constituted a real crime within the framework of Western free expression. This shows just how far the pendulum swings when those who dare to voice their dissent against violent ideologies are the ones facing the consequences. One must wonder if the same level of concern would be trotted out if someone yelled “Allahu akbar” while committing an act of terror — somehow, that doesn’t attract the same fervor for criminality.
The undercurrent of hysteria shifts focus toward white supremacy as a primary concern, while real dangers like illegal migrants on terror watch lists try to sneak onto military bases. With 169 individuals on the FBI’s watch list apprehended at the border last year, one has to ask: where’s the outrage and action? It seems America has traded in genuine vigilance against terror for a focus on social issues that aren’t literally blowing things up. When the national conversation is more centered on gender ideology than defending against acts of terror, it’s clear that danger lies on the horizon.
9/11 is becoming an event as distant in the American consciousness as the Battle of Manzikert, a monumental clash from 1071 that few today recognize. The reverberations of that battle disrupted civilizations, just as the aftermath of 9/11 has shaped current geopolitics. This disconnect shows that history, when unexamined, has a way of repeating its mistakes, paving the way for future conflicts that, evidently, society is not prepared to address. As the memory of the attacks fades into the background, one can only hope that America remembers to keep its priorities straight before another crisis strikes.
