Should we recognize September 11th as a national holiday?

Answer 1

NO!

The last thing we need is a Macy's linen sale for September 11th! Holidays in this country are not honored properly. Memorial day, for example retail stores have sales and we all get drunk and BBQ.
I think it is appropriate what we have done the last 4 years read the names of those who passed and remember exactly how we felt and exactly what we did that day. Be grateful for those who gave their lives to save our nation from further damage and grieve in an appropriate and respectful manner the men and women whose lives were taken.

Answer 2

That's actually a very difficult question. Many believe that holidays are meant for celebrating significant historical occasions (Christ's birth and death, our nation's independence, e.g.) and honoring those who have protected the freedoms of this country (Veteran's Day and Memorial Day). Some think this definition can therefore be stretched to include honoring the victims of Sept. 11.

While the events of that dark day are certainly tragic, there's a risk of setting a precedent to honor and recognize those impacted by significant events, as well as offending others.

For example, victims and families of the thousand+ killed by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita might ask why isn't a holiday commemorating them. Granted, it's a natural disaster vs. a terrorist act, but it's a tragedy nonetheless. The same question might come from victims and family members of those killed in the Oklahoma City bombing, a terrorist attack on a much smaller scale. The question becomes, where do you draw the line?

The flipside is how holiday celebrations have detracted from recognizing the meaning behind them and why they're important. The majority have turned into retail sales extravaganzas and "Hallmark Holidays," as well as excuses to take the day off from work and get drunk. It's a shame, but if Sept. 11 were to become a national holiday, I'd hate to see it go down that path.

Now, I still think it's important to remember that tragic day each year, as people throughout this country and the world already do in their own way. The attacks happened on U.S. soil, but this was an event felt around the world. Not only did U.S. citizens lose their lives, but so did many others from countries around the world that day. But whether it's appropriate to declare it a national holiday, is uncertain.

This type of question will always be subject to interpretations, emotions and subjective points of view until it's resolved. Which is why I can't answer it, as there is no simple answer, only a perspective from the outside looking in on why it's so complex.

Answer 3

Regardless of the fact that you just came and bashed me, I'm changing my response.
All over the world people of all nationalities and religions take a moment of silence. It not only impacted the country, but the world.
To me, it doesn't matter if it's made a holiday. That's just my opinion, it doesn't make me a cruel person. I suppose I worded it wrong earlier. Yes, I was saddened by the fact that all those people died because of a few morons on some planes. We're rebuilding our lives.
September 11, 2001 was a horrible day indeed, but whether or not it's made a nationally recognized holiday makes no difference... it will always be remembered.

Answer 4

Did the attack on Pearl Harbor replace right into a countrywide holiday? the US has continuously paid a value for Freedom and that's what the conflict on Terrorism is approximately. We have already got a countrywide holiday spotting the sacrifices usa has persevered in the call of freedom and its noted as INDEPENDENCE DAY celebrated on the FOURTH OF JULY. 9/11 will continuously be remembered as area of the cost usa had to pay for the very freedom we delight in. usa stands as a shining occasion that freedom works. Suppressed people everywhere (given the prospect) will upward thrust up and combat for independence. Dictators, extremists etc experience that their very life is threatened by using our successes to the element that they have got declared conflict on us... yet we are able to be triumphant. might God Bless usa and all different Freedom Loving countries. Amen.

Answer 5

Yes-this should be a national holiday!

Answer 6

For those of you who said no to this qouestion..remember after
Pearl Harbor was atacked by Japan they named December 7 Pearl Harbor Day. So my answer to this qoustion is yes.

Answer 7

No and you are too late anyway

Answer 8

No!