But the best entry, and the closest to my own feelings, has to be
kabuki_party 's
on the events of 9/11 nine years ago and the aftermath for our people (both those born or immigrated; we are ALL Americans) and the Islamic community as a whole. We shall honor the memories and sacrifice made by those we lost, but we must not lose sight of the tolerance for which our nation is known. Not all within a race, creed, or religion should be held accountable for one branch's actions.
You may say I'm a dreamer,
But I'm not the only one.
I hope someday, you'll join us
And the world will live as one.
~John Lennon