"The Thin Veneer of Ccivilization" by Timothy Ash and Leviathan in Louisiana by George Will

I think there are always lessons to be learned, whether it is from natural disasters, war, or terrorist attacks. But it seems as if the lessons learned are always forgotten. Maybe not the people who experienced it first hand, but the rest of the world seems to move on. It becomes another page in our already sad history. I could agree with both Ash and Will. But I agree most with Ash's view; there are going to be more breakdowns of civilization in the future.
A major impact on the United States has been the terrorist attacks on September 11. …