Discussion Questions

Aired, September 11, 2003

On the second anniversary of the September 11 attacks, CNN's Peter Viles takes a look at how the nation has changed.

1. What happened on September 11, 2001? What is patriotism? According to the story, how have displays of patriotism changed for many Americans since 9/11?

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TODAY'S SHOW September 11 Remembered : Activity and Discussion Questions • Today's Show Curriculum  • Transcript  • Questions: On Tape: Osama bin Laden  • Questions: September 11: A Nation Changed  • Activity: September 11: A Nation Changed  • Questions: Around the World

2. What do you think President Bush means by the phrase "false comfort"? Do you agree with his statement that "there will be no going back to the era before September 11th"? Explain.

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3. How have police officers in Danbury, Connecticut changed the way they view security in their town since the September 11 attacks? Have you noticed any differences in police presence/activity in your area since 9/11? Explain.

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4. According to The Pew Foundation, how have Americans' anxiety levels changed over the past two years? How would you describe your level of anxiety since the attacks?

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5. How have attitudes about the military and public safety officials (police officers, firefighters, etc.) changed since 9/11? Why do you think this is so?

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Related Links

CNN.com: September 11 victims remembered (http://www.cnn.com/2003/US/09/10/observances.ap/index.html)

CNN.com Special Report: War Against Terror (http://www.cnn.com/SPECIALS/2001/trade.center/)

Keywords

September 11, terrorism, patriotism, anxiety