What's Missing from the Debate: 9/11

For all their pontificating, both candidates, McCain and Obama, have said nothing about the defining moment for America in the 21st century: September 11, 2001.

Bush was just past his "honeymoon" period as President when faced with this crisis. The response to this terrible terrorist event brought wholesale changes in the government and its structure. However, these changes have elicited complaints from the left about "overreaching government." Still, the fact remains that everyday Americans have their usual freedoms, and not one - let me repeat - not a single terrorist event has happened on American soil since. And we know the terrorists have tried, but you have to admit, Bush and the Republicans, despite democratic opposition, have kept us safe in our homes, in our beds.

We hear all kinds of chatter about Iraq, the war, Afghanistan, but what about what started it all? Where is discussion about 9/11? Where is discussion from both parties, both candidates (particularly Obama) about how he will thwart new terrorist activity in the US?

I'll tell you where it is: lost in the noise and lies that it takes to get someone elected President.

There is no reality, only public opinion.