An Editorial in this week's 9/11 Special Issue says the anniversary should be about those who lost their lives in the attacks. The Editorial says: "The events of that day changed the historical trajectory of America and the world. They have had—and continue to have—profound consequences for health."
It concludes: "The events of 9/11 not only represent an example of a local act with global consequences, but also an instance where poverty and perceived injustice can contribute to catastrophic global instability and insecurity. It is now abundantly clear that human-made crises will, if not resolved decisively through politics and diplomacy, create the conditions for human-made disasters. But this anniversary should also remind us that the incomprehensible, large-scale loss of human life can obscure the small and terrifying tragedies that befall individuals and families. The tenth anniversary of 9/11 should be about the people who died, together with the families and communities that have been left behind— not only in America, but also in Iraq, Afghanistan, and all places that have suffered terrorist-related incidents worldwide."
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