The nation’s true character

The country just commemorated the 15th anniversary of the terror attacks of September 11, 2001.

That, of course, was when America was rocked by multiple tragedies. The iconic Twin Towers in New York City were destroyed when two hijacked commercial jetliners crashed into them. The Pentagon was struck by a third jetliner, and a fourth hijacked jet crashed into a field in Pennsylvania after passengers tried to retake the plane and prevent it from destroying another target.

Images abound of the attacks.

In New York, people are seen jumping from the towers to escape the flames. The burning towers a...