I recently read “Television Loosening It’s Restrictions,” printed Sept. 11. The article stated many national news stations aired images of World Trade Center attack on its fifth anniversary, and that the events of 9/11 should be shown to the public again.

Although the images are horrific, what would be more horrific is forgetting about the suffering the victims, and the brave men and women who went into the buildings to save people, went through. We need to be reminded, even when it hurts to see it, because it makes us more apt to help change things.

By not showing the tragedy on television, we would be putting it out of sight. Do we want the courage of so many to be put away, and spare ourselves of being reminded of how terrible people can be?

My hope is that 9/11 is not forgotten, but remembered as a time America stood together. After 9/11, people bought flags, attended church, and stayed home with family. People showed pride in their country, and didn’t complain about longer airport security lines, because they knew the importance of life, and how simple, stronger security would protect us.

So before people are offended by the television images, they should remember how 9/11 changed everything, and we can’t forget those who died that day, and who are still fighting.

I can’t believe we don’t want to remember the people who died, even if it means being shown some horrible things that help us remember.

Taylor Shepherd