Essay On How 9/11 Changed The United States
How 9/11 Changed the United States
Americans have faced many changes since the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. The images we witnessed on the news over and over again still haunt us today. The families that received phone calls from loved ones who were going to die are still recovering. Our attitudes and concerns about safety are not as lax as they once were. Lives were lost, the economy took a nose dive, and the way we live has changed forever.
The direct cost of the September 11th attacks has been estimated at somewhat over $20 billion dollars (Amy Zalman, 2016). After the attacks, many businesses closed, the New York Stock Exchange was closed for four days, and consumer confidence plunged (Jasen, 2011). The travel industry also took a hit, and it is estimated that hotels, restaurants, and retailers lost more than $600 billion in revenue over the last decade as international visitors stayed away from the U.S (Jasen, 2011). Las Vegas and Reno, Nevada, and Myrtle Beach, S.C., were among some of the cities that lost …show more content…
Travelers must check in at least two hours before their flight takes off, and family can no longer walk with you to the gate; only ticketed passengers go through security. There are restrictions on what travelers can bring, which can be an inconvenience. Liquids and toiletries have to be a certain size and placed in clear, sealed bags if placed in carry-on bags. Drinks are not allowed through security; if you want to bring a drink on the plane, it must be purchased once you cross through security. We must remove our shoes, belts and empty pockets. Full body airport scanners, which has received complaints of not being safe, are now used as they can detect much more than metal objects. Many government buildings and schools have since installed security devices and scanners to enhance protection. The assumption that we are safe is gone; we must be proactive and be
Americans have faced many changes since the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. The images we witnessed on the news over and over again still haunt us today. The families that received phone calls from loved ones who were going to die are still recovering. Our attitudes and concerns about safety are not as lax as they once were. Lives were lost, the economy took a nose dive, and the way we live has changed forever.
The direct cost of the September 11th attacks has been estimated at somewhat over $20 billion dollars (Amy Zalman, 2016). After the attacks, many businesses closed, the New York Stock Exchange was closed for four days, and consumer confidence plunged (Jasen, 2011). The travel industry also took a hit, and it is estimated that hotels, restaurants, and retailers lost more than $600 billion in revenue over the last decade as international visitors stayed away from the U.S (Jasen, 2011). Las Vegas and Reno, Nevada, and Myrtle Beach, S.C., were among some of the cities that lost …show more content…
Travelers must check in at least two hours before their flight takes off, and family can no longer walk with you to the gate; only ticketed passengers go through security. There are restrictions on what travelers can bring, which can be an inconvenience. Liquids and toiletries have to be a certain size and placed in clear, sealed bags if placed in carry-on bags. Drinks are not allowed through security; if you want to bring a drink on the plane, it must be purchased once you cross through security. We must remove our shoes, belts and empty pockets. Full body airport scanners, which has received complaints of not being safe, are now used as they can detect much more than metal objects. Many government buildings and schools have since installed security devices and scanners to enhance protection. The assumption that we are safe is gone; we must be proactive and be