Image from The Washington Post

We’re days away from the 10-year anniversary of the attacks on September 11, 2001.

As we approach the mark, it’s hard for many of us to remember life before the tragedy.

For the last decade, much of our political discourse has been engulfed by the War on Terror, comprised of two overseas operations, both with debatable impacts.

On the home front, the new thinking has altered long-held views about the effectiveness of military power and the likelihood that peace will ever prevail.”

Terms like IED, jihadist, and extremist have become a part of our discussions. And, extensive security procedures are the norm when traveling.

While these are obvious changes to the way we lived, there’s another part of life that has been forgotten.

The political unity that directly followed the attacks  is one of the most distant memories. Now, the country seems more divided than ever over issues like the economy and job creation.

Are we doing those who lost their lives a disservice through partisan politics?