Normalcy is being described as the world before September 11. A world which was much different than the world we live in more than two weeks afterwards.
The American flag was never displayed in pride. Our government was an institution of distrust, as well as the police departments and other credible organizations. “The Red Cross can’t need blood again”, some would say while watching the evening news. Patriotism was an antiquated term, to be used on those who mindlessly obeyed their government.
The economy was the top concern of the day. Racism was something that really didn‘t happen in the new century. Religion had also become something passive, something to turn to only in hours of darkness. Saying “I love you”, was a sign of weakness, as well as showing empathy, or crying over a sad news story. The media could not be trusted, they were out to make money, just like all of the corporations.
If this is normalcy, than I want no part of it.
The American flag was never displayed in pride. Our government was an institution of distrust, as well as the police departments and other credible organizations. “The Red Cross can’t need blood again”, some would say while watching the evening news. Patriotism was an antiquated term, to be used on those who mindlessly obeyed their government.
The economy was the top concern of the day. Racism was something that really didn‘t happen in the new century. Religion had also become something passive, something to turn to only in hours of darkness. Saying “I love you”, was a sign of weakness, as well as showing empathy, or crying over a sad news story. The media could not be trusted, they were out to make money, just like all of the corporations.
If this is normalcy, than I want no part of it.