Agreed. Everyone came together. Conspiracy theories took a while to emerge. Anger built slowly as people became aware that just about all the hijackers were Saudi, and the U.S. protected the Kingdom from being held responsible.

Then... the "Patriot Act". Never let a crisis go to waste.

siggy47

Disbelief. Collective shock turning to outrage. I don’t recall the level of polarisation in the media as everyone was pretty united in their condemnation.

What was it like in the states shortly after 9/11

Disbelief. Collective shock turning to outrage. I don’t recall the level of polarisation in the media as everyone was pretty united in their condemnation. 