Uneventful anniversary was the best it could beOur view

Uneventful anniversary was the best it could be

Our view

Anniversaries are usually welcome dates. Wednesday's anniversary of the terrorist attack on America's home shore was not the case. While our nation owed it to those lost to remember the somber occasion, the American public and those charged with protecting us from similar attacks faced the day with trepidation. Polls showed that a large number of Americans feared another attack on the anniversary.

America and the world have changed dramatically from a year ago.

Prior to 9/11, we suffered little anxiety boarding a plane, attending a sport...