The anniversary of 9-11 is very large and delicate subject. The girl on the left is saying that driving a car is less safe then the security being done in the city of NewYork. Even after ten years the ground zero buidling that was suposed to be built after 9-11 is still not completed. The thousands of people that died that day will always be missed.
The news paper says that they will attack the united states or so they think and they are making sure that nothing like 9-11 happens ever again. I agree with the proticals, and safty should always be there not just on a day when they attacked the United States.
This year marked the tenth anniversary of 9/11. Due to the special significance our culture places on the number ten, there has been a lot of hype over whether or not there would be another attack mirroring the kind we experienced ten years ago. Though I do believe in caution and entertained the notion that we may have a repeat of ten years ago, I didn't worry about it too much. I didn't think that it would happen. Due to the fact that it was the tenth anniversary, I believe that Sunday was a less likely day to be attacked by terrorists than others because terrorists aren't stupid and would undoubtedly know that security would be tightened on the anniversary, making it harder for them to achieve their goals. Just because someone is insane doesn't mean that they're idiots.
What the woman said was true. It is safer to fly than to ride in a car. We cannot let fear govern every aspect of our lives. If someone went out of their way due to fear that day, I must say that I find it unnecessary. We have to keep living our lives, not succumb to fear, for there is danger everywhere even on average days, and yet we do not go out of our way on those days.
That said, it is a tragedy what happened that day. It scarred our country and caused a multitude of pain. We will not and cannot forget that day. The people that died that day will forever be in our hearts, and we won't forget them. They are missed and, I believe, have been avenged. Their fates are a solemn reminder for our country that we are not invincible and must guard our homefront because of that.
The first thing I noticed about this political cartoon was the setting. They are casually sitting together drinking coffee. However the look on the guys face shows that he isn’t excited about the conversation that is going on. The setting, I feel, is supposed to represent the feeling America should be in on the anniversary of 9/11. But instead, like the man’s facial expression, we are too freaked out that it is going to happen again. The author is trying to portray that America needs to calm down about 9/11. Yes, it was a tragedy. We don’t want it to happen again. At the same time, we can’t be scared and be paranoid. We have to be calm, and just be prepared.
One of my favorite things about this cartoon is how blunt the woman states her opinion. She states that flying in a plane is much safer than driving a car, which is true. She is trying to calm the man down. Like many people in America, he’s freaked out that another plane will crash on the 10th anniversary of 9/11. When in reality, it’s not likely to happen. We do need to be more cautious when it comes to the safety on airplanes. We also need to be more aware. However I do think that we are over reacting to the situation. Why would be attacked on the anniversary? Don’t you think airplanes security will be more aware and tense that day? Why would someone try and attempt it again? We will always remember what happened that day, and the people who died. We just need to relax, be prepared, and remember.
This political cartoon is of course about the subject of 9/11. Every year 9/11 is an emotional topic because it is the anniversary of a very tragic event in United States history. This year is an especially emotional anniversary because it is a decade since the original event. When it comes to years, tens are very important marks anniversary wise.
The guy in the cartoon is really worried about another terrorist attack, especially one that would harm him and flying because of a terrorist because that's what happened on 9/11. He seems like he has been obsessing over it by the way his eyes look. The woman, and I'm guessing is his wife, is telling him that it's unlikely to happen and that he has a better chance of getting into a car accident than dying from a terrorist attack. Although, there was a supposed terrorist attack on the tenth anniversary of 9/11 so it's still not impossible, but it's unlikely.
I feel that the cartoon is saying that 9/11 is a very important date, but that we should be on alert still. That's why the lady is saying that it's still safer than driving a car. The security is up tight on this day, for they believe that something like 9/11 might happen again.
From what I've observed from the newspaper is that the anniversary of September 11th, is a terrorism fear. The government and many other people also believe that something like 9/11 will happen again. That's why they can never be too aware of terrorism attacks.
This cartoon is of a woman telling a man to stop worrying about another terrorist attack. It is referencing to the saying people often use when persuading somebody to ride on an airplane, "you're much more likely to die in a car crash then in an airplane". I think the artist is poking fun at how people are terrified of terrorist attacks because of 9/11 when there are things in their everyday lives that have much more potential to kill them.
I personally think that 9/11 is made out to be much more than it should be. There are many other days in the year where far more people have been killed in the same manner, e.g. the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Those bombings took 90,000–166,000 lives in Hiroshima and 60,000–80,000 lives in Nagasaki, compared to 9/11 when 2,977 lives where taken. The vast majority of people that were killed in Nagasaki and Hiroshima were innocent civilians, the only difference between that and 9/11 is that 9/11 happened here in America. My question is, where is the day of mourning for them? At the end of the day this shows that we are a selfish society, we can do something and it's a great way to end a war, but if someone else does it to us we throw a fit about it. All that being said of course I feel for those who lost friends and family to the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and of course I adamantly believe it was a terrible thing for all those peoples lives to be taken.
I think that for me, this cartoon struck a chord. It reminded me of that horrific day, and I still remember where I was when I heard and saw it. During 9/11's tenth year anniversary, Fox News was giving alerts and warnings for people to be prepared for the possibility of another terrorist attack. I myself saw this as a very real possibility, mainly because of what is going on in the Middle East. I also recently watched videos online that only enforced that opinion. When I saw this cartoon I saw the headlines of the newspaper and thought of Fox News and their terrorist alerts. However, when it came to the woman's remark, I must say that I agree. I know that I myself have had a subconscious fear of flying since that day, but I trust the security systems that airports have put in play. Nowadays, flying is considered far safer than driving, and after recalling some statistics and I can see why. In the US the number of car accidents is astonishingly high. I mean honestly, we hear about car accidents every day, but how often do we hear about planes falling from the sky? And we also have to take into account how often we hear about car bomb threats and such, versus, the explosion of a plane. Although it is most likely more dangerous to drive a car, I can understand people's fear about flying, I'm one of them! But after seeing the extent that airlines go to with their security, I feel safer on a plane. September 11, 2001 is a date that will forever be seared in my memory and the history of this country. That day was a wakeup call for the United States; it burst our bubble of ignorance. We were, for so long, blind to the truth of the reality of terrorism and tragedy in the world, and it wasn't until reality struck us with her accursed hand that we awoke to the brutal reality of war throughout the world. It was a tragic day with terrible consequences, but it was also an important reminder to be prepared.
9/11 is a sensitive subject for most, even those who were not remotely affected by this act of terrorism. America has stood as a pillar of intellect, a modern titan of the industrial era, America stood as a symbol for innovation, a symbol of freedom. Most thought that terrorism would never reach the West, ironically it presented itself on an unprecedented scale. A majority of the people trapped on the upper floors on the trade center, had no other choice but to jump stories, and story's because they were suffocating on the fumes that arose from the initial crash point. The collapse of the building on countless firefighters and law enforcement members, the attack on the pentagon, and the crashing of the final plane in Philadelphia... 9/11 shall be cemented in many Americans hearts for generations to come.
Over the days prior to the anniversary of 9/11 a credible threat arose from the depths of the internet, it had been circulating days before they caught wind of the plot. The government’s reaction to this threat was to increase security provisions, as well as law enforcement Availability. I honestly don't see these precautions being effective at all... who says that there isn't a loop hole within the government itself what has ties to the Muslim brotherhood or any other known terrorist group like Al Qaeda? Who says that the supposed "credible source" wasn't a diversion in the first place? I honestly think that releasing this information to the public wasn't a wise move on the government’s part; it only creates anxiety, and wide-spread panic throughout the masses.
I think the cartoon is essentially saying that Americans needed to calm down about the tenth anniversary observance of September 11. The woman in the cartoon states plainly that flying in a plane is still safer than driving in a car. The woman makes a great point, car accidents are one of the most likely causes of death as a person has a one in eighty-five chance of dying in a car related accident. You hear more about car accidents on the news than you do plane crashes and that is because they are safer, the statistics prove it. However, credible but unconfirmed information indicated that up to three attackers could be trying to use an explosives-laden vehicle for an attack in New York or Washington. We were fortunate enough that if there were actually attackers they didn’t strike. They were some dangers possible at the observance, but that doesn’t mean we should live in fear. We had security there for a reason and no amount of worrying on the average Americans’ part was going to make a difference anyway.
I think it was good to have security at the anniversary observance as it could deter those who wished to cause harm and if something had happened it could have been taken care of as quickly as possible. Still, I don’t believe another copycat attack was possible as I don’t think attackers would be that stupid. I’m glad that the disaster of 9/11 isn’t being forgotten and that this observance was a chance for the entire nation to come together about something. The attack, while horrible, helped bring the nation together and even to this day it still has the same effect. We can’t forget about what happened and the lives that were lost, but we can honor those who fell and have a solemn moment to reflect on the events of that day.
This cartoon represents the anniversary of September 11th, 2001, I don't really like this cartoon. It says that flying is still safer than driving and that is not true at all, and that angers me. Driving is so much more dangerous. There is the chance of crashing, dieing, breaking bones, losing loved ones, and just the possibility of something absolutely tragic happening. With planes you can also crash, but there's a possibility of a plane getting high-jacked and everyone dieing that way.
The anniversary of 9-11 would seem to most as a huge ordeal, but to be honest I have no idea what to feel. I notice that many remember lost loved ones and it must have been that i just wasn't old enough to comprehend what was actually going on at the time. so I tend to lean toward indifferent as my foremost feeling on the topic of 9/11.
Although what happened that day still doesn't really seem that real to me, I can understand the fear of another attack on the 10 year, 20 year, and 30 year anniversary of 9/11. This is the same fear that you have after you get in to a car accident but on a much larger scale, and more lives are at stake. And I would hazard a guess that that is what the artist is trying to get across with the comment about how driving is still safer.
statistically speaking flying is still a safer way to travel then any other mode of transportation. We as a country remember 9-11 for a multitude of reasons, the least of which is not the fact that it was done with an airplane. The public seems to think that an attack by air is the terrorist preferred method of destruction when in reality we remember the planes because it was a one of a kind attack. The mans newspaper has a headline suggesting that the general public is becoming panicked as the anniversary approaches. Several reports of terrorist attack plots that have been scheduled on the ten year anniversary have made the people fearful of a grand follow up to the 9-11 catastrophe. In truth it would be the least opportune time to mount an attack.
I'm not much of a deep thinker when it comes to political cartoons, so whether or not I hit home-run with this one is unclear. The panic, the fear will forever be etched in our minds as arguably the worst day in US history: September 11. Whether or not we have a cousin's boss who was in New York at the time, or your neighbors niece who stood blocks away from the tumbling buildings, we were all there in a sense, spiritually. This cartoon to me conveys a sense of hesitance in it, where the lady skeptically states that flying is "still" safer than driving a car. She is referring that it is still a possibility that America could get attacked again.
Observances for the 11th this year? None. Though my heart and soul really do go out to those who have lost their lives on this tragic day and their close friends and family are left to grieve, it's been ten grueling years, America. Time to move on.
The thing that caught my eye about this cartoon was the terrified expression on the man’s face. He looks incredibly scared about the prospects of there being another terrorist attack on the United States ten years after September 11th, 2001. This fear is one that, in my opinion, has not been placed into American minds by facts or evidence, but by the ignorance of the media. Fox News was the first to prescribe this notion, and other news magazines followed right after it. This year on 0911, I was unconcerned about the possibility of another terrorist attack on the United States. Why is this? I don’t take much stock in what the media says. Newspapers and television stations, as well as other forms of the media are constantly blowing everything out of proportion in order to make a scene or present their simple views in the most scandalous way possible so that people will follow their representations of “news” around like ducklings to their mother. Obviously, there was no terrorist attack on 0911, even though people walked around afraid, wondering if there would be one. It seems to me that in many ways, the media is causing more terror than the terrorists themselves. I’m not saying there was no cause for concern on the issue of another attack—I’m saying that the media just made the possibility of it seem a lot more likely.
The other major part of this cartoon was the woman, saying that riding in a plane is safer than driving a car. To be honest, I’ve never heard this bit of information. I can imagine that there are more deaths caused by car accidents than plane accidents; this is likely due to the fact that so many more people are riding around in cars every day than are commuting by air. If we’re talking terrorism, I would think that planes aren’t the only way that terrorists would think of to strike. They might be just as likely to strike on a busy highway with thousands of people driving on it as they would to hijack a plane. I understand the point that the woman in the cartoon is making—even though it’s 0911, she’s not afraid to fly.
I believe that the issue of 0911 was important, yes. It was a horrible and tragic event that cost lives, and should be remembered. However, I was not personally affected by the attacks, nor do I remember them all that well. I was six; I had bigger concerns at the time than planes crashing into a building. I had to deal with people stealing my crayons and the teacher making me read to the class. That was my perspective at the time, and in a way, remains my perspective. I cannot pretend to understand the losses of those whose loved ones died in the 2001 attacks, but I can sympathize with them. Even still, I believe that our country needs to move on. The people who lost loved ones should be permitted to grieve, but the problem is that it’s been ten years, and some people should be moving on. Our country as a whole needs to accept that September 11th happened, and there is now nothing we can do about it except remember and honor those who died in the attacks and be aware that there is a possibility that an attack like this might happen again. If we were still walking on eggshells and crying about World War II or Vietnam, we would not have progressed as a nation. I feel like our country is refusing to press on regarding 0911, which is not necessarily healthy for our country.
This cartoon is like a socially obvious eighth grader: both obscure, and painfully rambunctious. Why, this cartoon is about as clear as the very mud that supports our houses. Still, it is telling of the constant fear that clouds over use like a monsoonal thunderstorm; the constant felling of vulnerability we feel as we reflect on that grim day a decade ago.
In my opinion, the woman in this cartoon is not being sarcastic, in other words, the carton is obviously fictional. She is quite right with her statement, though. Statistically, flying is the safest way to travel, despite any compelling fears that may otherwise dictate that.
It was a morning like any other. A careless young seven-year-old sat in his dad’s custom made recliner, watching the morning cartoons. With a brisk cup of coffee in his hands, he skims the Tuesday paper, looking for a notable story. As he sipped on his slightly gourmet cup of coffee, he notices an odd and sudden break in his shows; a picture of a burning tower, videos of screaming citizens, and speculative anchormen. Obviously, the pure and compelling news was difficult to comprehend. I sat there, puzzled, shocked, and confused. Coffee was spilled all over my library of classic American literature. Indeed, it was a sad day, even to those it did not directly affect.
Ten years later, as we both mourn and celebrate the lives that were lost on that sour and merciless day, we reflect the true strength this nation possesses. For one day, everyone set aside their true differences, and was bonded by the very events that brought so much pain and heartache to us all. September 11th, 2011 really reaffirmed the power of the voice in America; it really reaffirmed why it’s even worth it to call myself an American. It truly is an honor.
The anniversary of 9-11 is very large and delicate subject. The girl on the left is saying that driving a car is less safe then the security being done in the city of NewYork. Even after ten years the ground zero buidling that was suposed to be built after 9-11 is still not completed. The thousands of people that died that day will always be missed.
ReplyDeleteThe news paper says that they will attack the united states or so they think and they are making sure that nothing like 9-11 happens ever again. I agree with the proticals, and safty should always be there not just on a day when they attacked the United States.
This year marked the tenth anniversary of 9/11. Due to the special significance our culture places on the number ten, there has been a lot of hype over whether or not there would be another attack mirroring the kind we experienced ten years ago. Though I do believe in caution and entertained the notion that we may have a repeat of ten years ago, I didn't worry about it too much. I didn't think that it would happen. Due to the fact that it was the tenth anniversary, I believe that Sunday was a less likely day to be attacked by terrorists than others because terrorists aren't stupid and would undoubtedly know that security would be tightened on the anniversary, making it harder for them to achieve their goals. Just because someone is insane doesn't mean that they're idiots.
ReplyDeleteWhat the woman said was true. It is safer to fly than to ride in a car. We cannot let fear govern every aspect of our lives. If someone went out of their way due to fear that day, I must say that I find it unnecessary. We have to keep living our lives, not succumb to fear, for there is danger everywhere even on average days, and yet we do not go out of our way on those days.
That said, it is a tragedy what happened that day. It scarred our country and caused a multitude of pain. We will not and cannot forget that day. The people that died that day will forever be in our hearts, and we won't forget them. They are missed and, I believe, have been avenged. Their fates are a solemn reminder for our country that we are not invincible and must guard our homefront because of that.
The first thing I noticed about this political cartoon was the setting. They are casually sitting together drinking coffee. However the look on the guys face shows that he isn’t excited about the conversation that is going on. The setting, I feel, is supposed to represent the feeling America should be in on the anniversary of 9/11. But instead, like the man’s facial expression, we are too freaked out that it is going to happen again. The author is trying to portray that America needs to calm down about 9/11. Yes, it was a tragedy. We don’t want it to happen again. At the same time, we can’t be scared and be paranoid. We have to be calm, and just be prepared.
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorite things about this cartoon is how blunt the woman states her opinion. She states that flying in a plane is much safer than driving a car, which is true. She is trying to calm the man down. Like many people in America, he’s freaked out that another plane will crash on the 10th anniversary of 9/11. When in reality, it’s not likely to happen. We do need to be more cautious when it comes to the safety on airplanes. We also need to be more aware. However I do think that we are over reacting to the situation. Why would be attacked on the anniversary? Don’t you think airplanes security will be more aware and tense that day? Why would someone try and attempt it again? We will always remember what happened that day, and the people who died. We just need to relax, be prepared, and remember.
This political cartoon is of course about the subject of 9/11. Every year 9/11 is an emotional topic because it is the anniversary of a very tragic event in United States history. This year is an especially emotional anniversary because it is a decade since the original event. When it comes to years, tens are very important marks anniversary wise.
ReplyDeleteThe guy in the cartoon is really worried about another terrorist attack, especially one that would harm him and flying because of a terrorist because that's what happened on 9/11. He seems like he has been obsessing over it by the way his eyes look. The woman, and I'm guessing is his wife, is telling him that it's unlikely to happen and that he has a better chance of getting into a car accident than dying from a terrorist attack. Although, there was a supposed terrorist attack on the tenth anniversary of 9/11 so it's still not impossible, but it's unlikely.
I feel that the cartoon is saying that 9/11 is a very important date, but that we should be on alert still. That's why the lady is saying that it's still safer than driving a car. The security is up tight on this day, for they believe that something like 9/11 might happen again.
ReplyDeleteFrom what I've observed from the newspaper is that the anniversary of September 11th, is a terrorism fear. The government and many other people also believe that something like 9/11 will happen again. That's why they can never be too aware of terrorism attacks.
This cartoon is of a woman telling a man to stop worrying about another terrorist attack. It is referencing to the saying people often use when persuading somebody to ride on an airplane, "you're much more likely to die in a car crash then in an airplane". I think the artist is poking fun at how people are terrified of terrorist attacks because of 9/11 when there are things in their everyday lives that have much more potential to kill them.
ReplyDeleteI personally think that 9/11 is made out to be much more than it should be. There are many other days in the year where far more people have been killed in the same manner, e.g. the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Those bombings took 90,000–166,000 lives in Hiroshima and 60,000–80,000 lives in Nagasaki, compared to 9/11 when 2,977 lives where taken. The vast majority of people that were killed in Nagasaki and Hiroshima were innocent civilians, the only difference between that and 9/11 is that 9/11 happened here in America. My question is, where is the day of mourning for them? At the end of the day this shows that we are a selfish society, we can do something and it's a great way to end a war, but if someone else does it to us we throw a fit about it. All that being said of course I feel for those who lost friends and family to the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and of course I adamantly believe it was a terrible thing for all those peoples lives to be taken.
I think that for me, this cartoon struck a chord. It reminded me of that horrific day, and I still remember where I was when I heard and saw it. During 9/11's tenth year anniversary, Fox News was giving alerts and warnings for people to be prepared for the possibility of another terrorist attack. I myself saw this as a very real possibility, mainly because of what is going on in the Middle East. I also recently watched videos online that only enforced that opinion.
ReplyDeleteWhen I saw this cartoon I saw the headlines of the newspaper and thought of Fox News and their terrorist alerts. However, when it came to the woman's remark, I must say that I agree. I know that I myself have had a subconscious fear of flying since that day, but I trust the security systems that airports have put in play. Nowadays, flying is considered far safer than driving, and after recalling some statistics and I can see why. In the US the number of car accidents is astonishingly high. I mean honestly, we hear about car accidents every day, but how often do we hear about planes falling from the sky? And we also have to take into account how often we hear about car bomb threats and such, versus, the explosion of a plane. Although it is most likely more dangerous to drive a car, I can understand people's fear about flying, I'm one of them! But after seeing the extent that airlines go to with their security, I feel safer on a plane.
September 11, 2001 is a date that will forever be seared in my memory and the history of this country. That day was a wakeup call for the United States; it burst our bubble of ignorance. We were, for so long, blind to the truth of the reality of terrorism and tragedy in the world, and it wasn't until reality struck us with her accursed hand that we awoke to the brutal reality of war throughout the world. It was a tragic day with terrible consequences, but it was also an important reminder to be prepared.
9/11 is a sensitive subject for most, even those who were not remotely affected by this act of terrorism. America has stood as a pillar of intellect, a modern titan of the industrial era, America stood as a symbol for innovation, a symbol of freedom. Most thought that terrorism would never reach the West, ironically it presented itself on an unprecedented scale. A majority of the people trapped on the upper floors on the trade center, had no other choice but to jump stories, and story's because they were suffocating on the fumes that arose from the initial crash point. The collapse of the building on countless firefighters and law enforcement members, the attack on the pentagon, and the crashing of the final plane in Philadelphia... 9/11 shall be cemented in many Americans hearts for generations to come.
ReplyDeleteOver the days prior to the anniversary of 9/11 a credible threat arose from the depths of the internet, it had been circulating days before they caught wind of the plot. The government’s reaction to this threat was to increase security provisions, as well as law enforcement Availability. I honestly don't see these precautions being effective at all... who says that there isn't a loop hole within the government itself what has ties to the Muslim brotherhood or any other known terrorist group like Al Qaeda? Who says that the supposed "credible source" wasn't a diversion in the first place? I honestly think that releasing this information to the public wasn't a wise move on the government’s part; it only creates anxiety, and wide-spread panic throughout the masses.
I think the cartoon is essentially saying that Americans needed to calm down about the tenth anniversary observance of September 11. The woman in the cartoon states plainly that flying in a plane is still safer than driving in a car. The woman makes a great point, car accidents are one of the most likely causes of death as a person has a one in eighty-five chance of dying in a car related accident. You hear more about car accidents on the news than you do plane crashes and that is because they are safer, the statistics prove it. However, credible but unconfirmed information indicated that up to three attackers could be trying to use an explosives-laden vehicle for an attack in New York or Washington. We were fortunate enough that if there were actually attackers they didn’t strike. They were some dangers possible at the observance, but that doesn’t mean we should live in fear. We had security there for a reason and no amount of worrying on the average Americans’ part was going to make a difference anyway.
ReplyDeleteI think it was good to have security at the anniversary observance as it could deter those who wished to cause harm and if something had happened it could have been taken care of as quickly as possible. Still, I don’t believe another copycat attack was possible as I don’t think attackers would be that stupid. I’m glad that the disaster of 9/11 isn’t being forgotten and that this observance was a chance for the entire nation to come together about something. The attack, while horrible, helped bring the nation together and even to this day it still has the same effect. We can’t forget about what happened and the lives that were lost, but we can honor those who fell and have a solemn moment to reflect on the events of that day.
This cartoon represents the anniversary of September 11th, 2001, I don't really like this cartoon. It says that flying is still safer than driving and that is not true at all, and that angers me. Driving is so much more dangerous. There is the chance of crashing, dieing, breaking bones, losing loved ones, and just the possibility of something absolutely tragic happening. With planes you can also crash, but there's a possibility of a plane getting high-jacked and everyone dieing that way.
ReplyDeleteThe anniversary of 9-11 would seem to most as a huge ordeal, but to be honest I have no idea what to feel. I notice that many remember lost loved ones and it must have been that i just wasn't old enough to comprehend what was actually going on at the time. so I tend to lean toward indifferent as my foremost feeling on the topic of 9/11.
ReplyDeleteAlthough what happened that day still doesn't really seem that real to me, I can understand the fear of another attack on the 10 year, 20 year, and 30 year anniversary of 9/11. This is the same fear that you have after you get in to a car accident but on a much larger scale, and more lives are at stake. And I would hazard a guess that that is what the artist is trying to get across with the comment about how driving is still safer.
statistically speaking flying is still a safer way to travel then any other mode of transportation. We as a country remember 9-11 for a multitude of reasons, the least of which is not the fact that it was done with an airplane. The public seems to think that an attack by air is the terrorist preferred method of destruction when in reality we remember the planes because it was a one of a kind attack. The mans newspaper has a headline suggesting that the general public is becoming panicked as the anniversary approaches. Several reports of terrorist attack plots that have been scheduled on the ten year anniversary have made the people fearful of a grand follow up to the 9-11 catastrophe. In truth it would be the least opportune time to mount an attack.
ReplyDeleteI'm not much of a deep thinker when it comes to political cartoons, so whether or not I hit home-run with this one is unclear. The panic, the fear will forever be etched in our minds as arguably the worst day in US history: September 11. Whether or not we have a cousin's boss who was in New York at the time, or your neighbors niece who stood blocks away from the tumbling buildings, we were all there in a sense, spiritually. This cartoon to me conveys a sense of hesitance in it, where the lady skeptically states that flying is "still" safer than driving a car. She is referring that it is still a possibility that America could get attacked again.
ReplyDeleteObservances for the 11th this year? None. Though my heart and soul really do go out to those who have lost their lives on this tragic day and their close friends and family are left to grieve, it's been ten grueling years, America. Time to move on.
The thing that caught my eye about this cartoon was the terrified expression on the man’s face. He looks incredibly scared about the prospects of there being another terrorist attack on the United States ten years after September 11th, 2001. This fear is one that, in my opinion, has not been placed into American minds by facts or evidence, but by the ignorance of the media. Fox News was the first to prescribe this notion, and other news magazines followed right after it. This year on 0911, I was unconcerned about the possibility of another terrorist attack on the United States. Why is this? I don’t take much stock in what the media says. Newspapers and television stations, as well as other forms of the media are constantly blowing everything out of proportion in order to make a scene or present their simple views in the most scandalous way possible so that people will follow their representations of “news” around like ducklings to their mother. Obviously, there was no terrorist attack on 0911, even though people walked around afraid, wondering if there would be one. It seems to me that in many ways, the media is causing more terror than the terrorists themselves. I’m not saying there was no cause for concern on the issue of another attack—I’m saying that the media just made the possibility of it seem a lot more likely.
ReplyDeleteThe other major part of this cartoon was the woman, saying that riding in a plane is safer than driving a car. To be honest, I’ve never heard this bit of information. I can imagine that there are more deaths caused by car accidents than plane accidents; this is likely due to the fact that so many more people are riding around in cars every day than are commuting by air. If we’re talking terrorism, I would think that planes aren’t the only way that terrorists would think of to strike. They might be just as likely to strike on a busy highway with thousands of people driving on it as they would to hijack a plane. I understand the point that the woman in the cartoon is making—even though it’s 0911, she’s not afraid to fly.
I believe that the issue of 0911 was important, yes. It was a horrible and tragic event that cost lives, and should be remembered. However, I was not personally affected by the attacks, nor do I remember them all that well. I was six; I had bigger concerns at the time than planes crashing into a building. I had to deal with people stealing my crayons and the teacher making me read to the class. That was my perspective at the time, and in a way, remains my perspective. I cannot pretend to understand the losses of those whose loved ones died in the 2001 attacks, but I can sympathize with them. Even still, I believe that our country needs to move on. The people who lost loved ones should be permitted to grieve, but the problem is that it’s been ten years, and some people should be moving on. Our country as a whole needs to accept that September 11th happened, and there is now nothing we can do about it except remember and honor those who died in the attacks and be aware that there is a possibility that an attack like this might happen again. If we were still walking on eggshells and crying about World War II or Vietnam, we would not have progressed as a nation. I feel like our country is refusing to press on regarding 0911, which is not necessarily healthy for our country.
This cartoon is like a socially obvious eighth grader: both obscure, and painfully rambunctious. Why, this cartoon is about as clear as the very mud that supports our houses. Still, it is telling of the constant fear that clouds over use like a monsoonal thunderstorm; the constant felling of vulnerability we feel as we reflect on that grim day a decade ago.
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion, the woman in this cartoon is not being sarcastic, in other words, the carton is obviously fictional. She is quite right with her statement, though. Statistically, flying is the safest way to travel, despite any compelling fears that may otherwise dictate that.
It was a morning like any other. A careless young seven-year-old sat in his dad’s custom made recliner, watching the morning cartoons. With a brisk cup of coffee in his hands, he skims the Tuesday paper, looking for a notable story. As he sipped on his slightly gourmet cup of coffee, he notices an odd and sudden break in his shows; a picture of a burning tower, videos of screaming citizens, and speculative anchormen. Obviously, the pure and compelling news was difficult to comprehend. I sat there, puzzled, shocked, and confused. Coffee was spilled all over my library of classic American literature. Indeed, it was a sad day, even to those it did not directly affect.
Ten years later, as we both mourn and celebrate the lives that were lost on that sour and merciless day, we reflect the true strength this nation possesses. For one day, everyone set aside their true differences, and was bonded by the very events that brought so much pain and heartache to us all. September 11th, 2011 really reaffirmed the power of the voice in America; it really reaffirmed why it’s even worth it to call myself an American. It truly is an honor.