When my parents went to Seattle on vacation this summer, they noticed that airport security had changed. They went through two check points where luggage was searched, sharp items were confiscated, people that looked Middle Eastern were stopped, and a mother traveling alone with a baby was searched. The increase in security was due to the terrorist attacks against America. While the United States has always had airport security, national pride, and a thriving economy, these aspects can be contrasted before and after September 11, 2001.
             Airport security has changed since 9/11/01. For example, before 9/11/01, check point officers were less invasive, there were no military soldiers on guard, and sharp objects like pocket knives, scissors, and nail files were allowed on airplanes. In contrast, after 9/11/01, check point officers are performing extensive body searches at random, military soldiers are guarding the airport with automatic weapons, and no sharp objects whatsoever are allowed on airplanes, states Larry Joe, a National Guard reservist at the San Antonio International Airport. It is hard to understand why sharp objects like pocket knives, scissors, and nail files were allowed on airplanes before 9/11/01. If airport security were as strict as it is today, the attacks against America would have been prevented.
             National pride is quite different since 9/11/01. For instance, before 9/11/01, the nation was not as patriotic as it is now. There were not as many American flags being displayed, there were less people interested in joining the FBI, and the National Anthem was taken for granted. In contrast, after 9/11/01, the nation has become very patriotic. According to a poll conducted by the Observer-Dispatch,An overwhelming 89 percent of young people have displayed the American flag or other patriotic symbol on their person or property since the attacks? (Farrell 1). People have an interest in joining the FBI now. The ...