Josh Benner

Tag: september

  • Where I was on 9/11

    Based on an essay of the same title, originally published September 11, 2011 I thought it was an accident. When my high school principal announced over the PA system that the World Trade Center had been hit by a plane. I distinctly remember hearing someone in the back of the class mutter, “terrorism.” I was taking…

  • The eve of infamy and where I was on 9/11

    Originally posted September 11, 2012 As I write these words, the stresses of everyday life come to mind. I think of how busy I am between school, work, and other commitments. I’m so often short-sighted and allow myself to get frustrated. It’s getting late and I jot some thoughts down before going to sleep. On…

  • Why gun restrictions are not the solution

    How can we prevent more violence? How can we stop bad people from going on killing sprees? We can’t. That’s the stark reality. We can blame society, we can blame guns, violent video games, how parents raise children, how the media sensationalizes these massacres, or a host of other factors. But there isn’t one reason…

  • The eve of infamy; and where I was on 9/11

    As I write these words, the stresses of everyday life come to mind. I think of how busy I am between school, work, and other commitments. I’m so often shortsighted and allow myself to get frustrated. It’s getting late and I jot some thoughts down before going to sleep. On this night, my thoughts are…