Since the attack of Pearl Harbor, September 11 has become the second day that will live in infamy. Thousand of lives were lost due to a terrorist attack early that morning when three planes crashed into the World Trade Towers and the Pentagon. This tragedy has brought out patriotism in many Americans and has somewhat united the nation. Upon hearing ways that they can contribute, many Americans, young and old, were eager to help. While many people donated blood and money, others offer their time and effort through volunteering. Though the crisis has brought us together, it has also brought us apart. Since the attack, many Arabic Americans were discriminated against as hatred toward and fears of Arabic descent spread. So how can youth help our country? They can start by trying to stop the spreading of these discrimination, fears and anger.
             After the attack, Arabian and Muslim communities received threat calls. Many feared that angry Americans would attack them to avenge what the terrorists had done. Though no mob scene have shown itself, there were reports of people being harassed and attacked because they look Arabic. There was a case where a Mexican man claimed that a police had forced his way into the man's home with the reason that he looks like an Arabic terrorist suspect. A worse case is where a police killed an Indian man because he did not stop running when the police had requested him to do so. Again it was claimed that the man looks Arabic and his refusal to stop only created more suspicion. What these examples show are the fear of Arabic descendants and the stereotype that Middle Easterners are terrorists. These factors lead to the discrimination that prevents unity.
             While youth can donate blood, money, or time to help the families of the victims, they can stop the spread of hatred toward Arabian descent to help the country. In trying to stop the spread of stereotypes, youth shoul
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