In this moment of clarity, I feel ashamed of the fact that I did not let the tragedies of terrorist attacks in other countries affect me like what has happened in my own homeland. These evil people have been carrying out similar attacks since 1968 at the Olympics when Israeli athletes were brutally murdered. Somehow, through the years, society has become more detached since it did not happen in our own back yard. I cannot speak for the world in general as I know that there are some who have been consistent in showing uniform abhorrence for acts of terrorism. But it has become increasingly easier to "switch the channel" when something too unpleasant is shown. >From this day forward, I want to have show the same disgust for any act of terrorism perpetrated against any person's home soil. I am not embarrassed or ashamed of my country as I believe that any plan so deviously contrived was destined to succeed. It's hard to protect oneself against nameless, faceless cowards. Though I was saddened by the tragic bombings at the two US embassies in Africa, I now have a deeper understanding and appreciation for what they went through and I am glad the US retaliated against such awful attacks. Sherelle
