Seeking a sense of normalcy

It has now been over a week since the great tragedy. Since the moment it happened we have been bombarded by the images, the sounds and the sadness of the horror. Continuing coverage still flows through cable stations like CNN and MSNBC. The problem with the coverage is that they ary rehashing the same things over and over. It is agreed entirely that what had occurred requires only the best in news and media coverage, however, with so many constant reminders of the tragedy, many Americans are finding it difficult to move on.

We need to seek out a sense of normalcy. If we continue to be constantly saddened and refuse to go back into our daily routines, then the enemy has truly won. The week following the tragedy was a time of serious reflection for Americans. We are now, for the first time, faced with the reality of our vulnerability. This will undoubtedly be the biggest change that our society has to cope with.

When we see images of war in the streets on a daily basis in countries thousands of miles away, we feel secure that that isn't us and could never be us. All of that changed on Sept. 11. We don't know what our future has in store for us.

For now, we must be strong. We must try as hard as we can to pick up our lives and regain control. We-are still the greatest country in the world. We still have so much to offer. Let any cynicism that you may have vanish. Now is the time to be proud. Now is the time to live.

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