Remembering September 11th

Some of you may notice that I didn't write a piece regarding the 3rd anniversary of 9/11. From what I saw, virtually every other blogger, conservative or not, put something up yesterday. You might be thinking that I didn't post anything because I forgot.

Honestly, yesterday was a busy day. Ran some errands, had some Taco Bell for lunch, played a lot of video games. I intentionally chose not to write anything in regards to 9/11.

Why? There is more to this than remembering the victims. I remember them and I always will. I also remember the purpose behind the attack. That purpose was to instill fear, to disrupt the lives and commerce of every American, to damage us as a whole.

I remember that purpose, and I stand in defiance of it. I have mourned the victims of 9/11. I will never forget what happened on that day, who did it to us, and why. However, I refuse to allow it to divert me from whatever tasks I have on that day. I refuse to let the animals behind the attacks sway me from my daily life. I refuse to be afraid. Every time an American acts in fear because of the acts of 9/11, a small portion of victory is given to those who perpetrated those acts.

So yes, I remembered the victims yesterday. If I had a flag, I would have flown it at half-staff per the President's instructions for Patriot Day. Beyond that, I refuse to allow those behind the attacks to move me. I remembered the attacks in the perfect way: by going on with my life, if a bit wiser and sadder, and refusing to live in fear. I encourage you to do the same.

Most say you should never forget. I agree: never, ever forget. But do not be afraid, do not give them the small victory of even one day a year where you avoid your normal daily activities due to what happened on that fateful day. Live, love, eat, laugh, buy, sell...engage in all the things that make America great. THAT is the best way to remember and honor those who lost their lives and that is the best way to strike back at the monsters who took them from us. Continue to be American and free, and live the American dream!