So, I originally planned to write a piece about how selective admissions policies affect college costs. However, owing to the 10th anniversary of 9/11 I have changed my mind. Today I write about the bonds between countrymen, neighbors, and humanity.
Quite simply: we are in this together. The folks on this earth today are those that we will live with, die with, or will see us leave this life. Our decisions ripple through our communities and around the globe; our choices affect us all.
Whether we choose to support the civil rights of others or advocate for equal access to education and healthcare, the fact remains that upon whichsoever side we stand our individual choices affect those around us. Scholars and professionals attempt to help others make sense of very complex systems. Sometimes we get it wrong. But, the capacity to learn from mistakes and redesign is humanity's tremendous evolutionary advantage.
Our lives were changed on 9/11. Generations will rise up having only our stories to tell them about that frightful day. We, however, are here now. We get to choose how the faceless future meets our legacy. I choose to be a positive force for change. I may not get it right it most of the time. I will need my friends, brothers, sisters, neighbors, and detractors to help me improve. We are in this together and cannot make this world better on our own.
My heart burns for those lost on 9/11 and beats for those of us still here. Rest peacefully and live collaboratively.
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