This Saturday, September 11th marks the ninth anniversary of a very tragic day in our nations history, September 11th, 2001. It's unbelievable to think back to that day, I was in my 7th grade math class when the news broke and did not understand the magnitude of the situation considering at the time I didn't even know what the World Trade Towers were. As the day went on I slowly began to realize how much of an impact this terrorism act would have on the United States.
Sarah Palin and Glenn Beck are planning a benefit Saturday, September 11th in Anchorage, Alaska for "patriots who will never forget" the attacks on our nation nine years ago. Featured speakers will be present at the $200 a head event which I find absolutely ridiculous. It seems as though they are using this tragic day which should always be remembered and the lives of the ones lost should be celebrated and turning it into a political extravaganza. Sarah Palin claims that "some Americans are patriots who remember while others are detractors who forget." This statement is flawed in my eyes, just because a citizen cannot afford a $200 ticket to a benefit does not mean he or she is a detractor who will forget the events of 9/11. Family members of the ones lost are even claiming that this is the most "heart-breaking anniversary so far" due to the massive amount of politicization. What are your thoughts on this so-called "benefit"?
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