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James Joyner · Friday, July 4, 2003 · 1 comment

Bryan challenges michele‘s assertion that 9/11 was “the worst thing that has happened to America” noting that slavery and the treatment of American Indians was far worse. Dean Esmay joins in in the comments section and mentions the Civil War, polio, and other epidemics. Michele has also weighed in and offered clarification.

FILED UNDER: Terrorism, 9/11, Dean Esmay, Slavery

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James Joyner is Professor and Department Head of Security Studies at Marine Corps University's Command and Staff College. He's a former Army officer and Desert Storm veteran. Views expressed here are his own. Follow James on Twitter @DrJJoyner.