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Today We Must Finally Remember What The 9/11 Commemorations Ignore
FOREVER WARS by Spencer Ackerman • • general
Key Points:
- The article reflects on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, emphasizing the human cost of the War on Terror, including millions of deaths and widespread suffering beyond the initial attacks.
- It critiques the U.S. narrative of "righteous victimhood" that has justified ongoing violence, military actions, and policies such as mass surveillance, detention, and deportation under the War on Terror.
- The author highlights overlooked victims, including children in conflict zones, detainees in Guantanamo Bay, and those harmed by drone strikes, urging a more inclusive commemoration that acknowledges all affected.
- Despite the persistence of War on Terror politics, there is growing public resistance and solidarity against related injustices, including support for abolishing ICE and opposition to mass surveillance.
- The article calls for a future where remembrance of all victims fuels efforts to end the War on Terror and its harmful policies, prioritizing human dignity over political power.
