"Never Forget What We Tell You To Remember"

With regard to my last post...

I was falling asleep so just decided to post what I had. But let me explain that last part.

I think "never forget" is a silly phrase to keep bringing up about 9/11 because, well, obviously we won't. I don't think there's any risk of us somehow "forgetting" that about 3,000 Americans were killed that day. It's too traumatic of an event in too short a time frame. We're much more likely to forget the things that are wrong with America that we see every day. We grow used to those things, numb to those things, but a singular, horrific event stands out in our national memory.

I think "never forget" is especially silly because of all the different political spin that has occurred since then. Never forget? Well, sure, but which version of the events leading up to and following 9/11 do you want us to remember? For example, the ABC miniseries that aired these last two days, which most Americans who aren't in the know or who didn't catch the opening disclaimer about the film not being a documentary would believe is supposed to be a realistic, historically accurate portrayal, makes up characters and conversations and events that greatly distort the viewer's understanding of what really happened. So, while we are implored to "never forget," our memories are being messed with. They're being corrupted. We aren't forgetting - we're just remembering incorrectly. What a horrible tribute to the memory of those whose lives were taken.