I
am lucky to be a woman lawyer in the United States. But for the flip of a coin,
I could have been born somewhere that does not have our democratic system and
commitment to equality and justice for all. While I seek to make things better
in our country for the justice system and our community (as well as my clients)
I never forgot how lucky I am to live in the United States.
I
remember the attacks of 9/11 both in 2001 on our country and in 2012 on our
embassy in Benghazi. As we remember the evils of September 11th, let us
turn our hearts and minds towards the good. Let's mourn all those who perished,
were injured and lost loved ones. Let's embrace our nation, and let time never
lessen the impact of this day. May we never forget. Protect those who go in
harm’s way to save others, and those who suffer and die to safeguard our
nation. Give wisdom to our leaders, that they may make choices that prevent
another day such as this. Let us banish from the world the darkness that allows
such hate to remain.
