09-08-11: America's Culture of Unpreparedness [PLUS: Megyn Kelly debates atheist over Ground Zero cross]

Staying Focused September 11th in the Present, Looking Back Patrick Dunleavy The 9/11 Commission Report stated; "the enemy is not just terrorism. It is the threat posed specifically by Islamist terrorism." Have we lost sight of what created the outrage of 9/11?	** VIDEOS * TODAY'S HOT PICKS ** 1. VIDEO: Republican Debate - September 7th, from Reagan Library 2. VIDEO: a 'British' honor killing - Parents Charged with Murder 3. VIDEO: Megyn Kelly debates atheist over Ground Zero cross lawsuit 4. VIDEO: Scooter Libby speaks about his 9/11 experience 5. VIDEO: Chris Matthews' Twisted History: Ronald Reagan 'Wasn't a Social Conservative' 6. VIDEO: 'Muslims are the problem, not multiculturalism' states a Professor of Law in Europe 7. VIDEO: Protestors Arrested, Kicked Out for Disruption at Rep. Paul Ryan Town Hall Meeting 8. When Hollywood Hit Rock Bottom Post-9/11, the film industry covered itself in shame. 9. Many baby boomers don't plan to leave their children an inheritance 10. VIDEO: Liberal Analyst Beckel: Jindal Response ‘Reminded Me of Call Center Ad in Mumbai' The Mullahs Ruling Iran Are Not Iranians Amil Imani The Islamist mullahs and their mercenaries presently ruling Iran are not Iranians. They are Islamofascists who have betrayed their magnificent heritage. No Such Thing as a Free Lunch Tom McLaughlin Forty percent of Americans are hugely dependent on government and forty-seven percent of Americans pay no federal income tax. Is this why America is in a financial crisis? Is Al Qaeda Really 'On the Ropes'? Peter Brookes When the White House counterterrorism boss says Al Qaeda is "on the slide" and "on the ropes" is he stating objective facts, or merely expressing wishful thinking? America's Culture of Unpreparedness James Carafano, PhD The vast majority of Americans still pay little attention to preparedness for a terrorist attack. Today's Hot Topics We choose, you peruse. 1. Report Shows Spike in Homegrown Terror Cases [FOX] 2. AG Holder Denies Prior Knowledge of 'Fast and Furious' [REUTERS] 3. 10 Years Later, Post-9/11 Aviation Security Debate Centered on Privacy vs. Protection [FOX] 4. Tax Buried In Obamacare Will Kill 43,000 Jobs [DAILY CALLER] 5. Gibson Guitar CEO to Join Blackburn for Obama Address [MEMPHIS DAILY] 6. Pentagon raises security levels at all military installations on eve of 9/11 anniversary [WA PO] 7. US falls to 5th in global competitiveness - Huge deficits and lack of faith in government push nation down the list [MSNBC] 8. Criticism of Bloomberg's 9/11 Clergy Ban Grows [CBN] 9. Briefcase bomb kills 11 in India's capital [WT] 10. Defending America: Operation Noble Eagle [FOX] Where Are We, Ten Years After 9/11? Frank Gaffney, Jr. Unfortunately, our government is pursuing policies that can only encourage those who aspire to do us harm to redouble their efforts. U.S. Muslim Outreach ... in Sangin Diana West With American forces doing Muslim outreach in Afghanistan, why is there an emphasis on Muslims not harming each other, rather than not harming anyone, such as Americans? Muslim Persecution of Christians: August, 2011 Raymond Ibrahim Last month while useful idiots at the Center for American Progress bleated on about U.S. Islamophobia, there were globally numerous atrocious attacks by Muslims upon Christians... Justice Department Attacks Prayerful Protests J. Christian Adams Even though he does not interfere with an abortion center's clients, a 79 year old protester has been banned by the Attorney General from expressing his protests. Report Card on the 9/11 Commission's Recommendations Overall Grade: D+ Peter Gadiel, Patrick Dunleavy Family Security Matters and 9/11 Families for a Secure America check key recommendations from the 9/11 Commission to see if they have been implemented. The news is not good. 9 11 - Tenth Anniversary Approaches Adrian Morgan, The Editor Family Security Matters announces a new video to commemorate the upcoming anniversary of 9 11, and we invite readers to submit their own personal opinions of 9 11. DONATE TO FSM !