How Technology Has, and Has Not, Changed Since 9-11

                      

   I read this article, “How Technology has, and has not, changed since September 9, 2011”. I On September 11, 2001 the U.S faced a terrorist attacks. Terrorists hijacked airplanes, and turned the planes in another direction in order to put down the world Trade Center. A few years later the Federal and State governments have made tremendous efforts to improve the security to prevent future terrorist attacks.  I have one strong point that can support my argument. First, the U.S has done arduous work to enhance security within the country. For example, the U.S has tried to ensure security at airports. According to Hillary Clinton the U.S has a biometric entry system to have better control over the number of people who are entering the country. The U.S also has a system using digital fingerprints and photographic images that can recognize people entering the country.  The secretary of State also suggests the U.S might need one for people who settle here. However, according to a new report the U.S is not yet protected against a major attack. Moreover, some of the proposals submitted by the commission in charge of investigating the catastrophe in order to prevent possible future attacks have been completely ignored. One of the most important needs, such as, radio frequencies to provide a better communication in a crisis, remains unfulfilled.

I believe technology has changed in the U.S right after the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. It is true the security has been improved within airports. I’m an international student who travels back home every summer. For example, I usually go through different checkpoints when I re-enter the country, such as to give fingerprints, a photographic image, and a final luggage check.  I have seen officers around questioning people who look suspicious. However, I believe the U.S is not completely secure to prevent attacks in public places, such as, markets, malls, stadiums, churches, hospitals and more. I also believe that pilots should be trained to prevent someone without a gun from taking over the control of the airplane.