It's been 7 years. Obama's talk tonight at the 9/11 Forum on Community Service reminded me of how united we were in the days following the events of 7 years ago. I would like a return to the feeling of one America, bound by our past, our heritage and most importantly by the laws and rules, based on the US Constitution, that have served us so well, so far.

Remember:

eternal vigilance by the people is the price of liberty ... Andrew Jackson farewell address, March 4th, 1837

It also brought to mind, in a very visceral sense, this song of hope, humility and resolve:

We will get by, We will survive!

Update:

Nightjack, an English Detective, shared this song by Simon and Garfunkel, An American Tune. It seems to match the mood and feel of the day.