The Declaration of 9/11

By: Rayna Gangi
Submitted: 2007-01-17 16:24:52
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The towers stood on New York soil in the land of the pilgrim’s pride. Lady Liberty cast her reflection in the windows, and many earned their way as Americans on the acre-long floors of Democracy. Once, people smiled through the windows and gazed at the waters and bridges that make America the land of the free, the land of many cultures, the land of many faiths. We are one nation, under God, with liberty and justice for all. One nation. A nation that will continue to grow and thrive and cherish the soil. A nation that will continue to strive for brotherly love, the golden rule, freedom of speech and religion and choice. A nation with borders and boundaries crossed only by those who respect the land and the law. A nation my grandfather came to with hope and my father and uncles fought for with pride. A nation of many tongues, but only one language. One of many colors, but steadfast in the red, white and blue.

I will not fear those who want to harm my country or my people. I will not fear their egos or jealousies or false pride or tenets. I have the power of America behind me, and I will not give that power away or empower those who wish to destroy it. I will not be a victim.

I will, instead, own my country. I will only empower those who believe in my constitution and understand my declaration of independence. I will recognize my country as my family and protect her, argue with her, chastise her, disagree with her, but always, always, love her.

Two towers stood on New York soil. I am one. Please be the other.

Rayna Gangi is an author, teacher, and American

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