<p>9/11. Anyone who thinks otherwise is either blind or ignorant, take your pick. </p>
<p>9/11- worst terrorism attack on American soil of our generation. Led to the Iraq war. Led to the Afghanistan war. “Wars” since we haven’t ACTUALLY declared war, but I digress. </p>
<p>These “wars” have led us to record breaking deficits that we will be paying off for YEARS to come. </p>
<p>These “wars” have led us to be one of the most politically polarized periods in American history. </p>
<p>These “wars” have exasperated tensions between the liberal West and the conservative Middle East which will haunt us and follow us for the rest of our lives. </p>
<p>We have given up many rights and privileges in the name of keeping America safe, all in the memory of 9/11.</p>
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<p>The US was not at war during 9/11. The more appropriate correlation would be between 9/11 and Pearl Harbor, which many would argue was the defining moment of their generation. </p>
<p>As for climate change- that has been known since the 70s. Not necessarily our generation. </p>
<p>Biggest political issue of our time- equal rights for everyone despite their sexuality.</p>