Patriotism and the American Land

Terrorism. Homeland Security. Patriotism. Since September 11, 2001, these terms have emerged as a fundamental part of our cultural lexicon, with their unsaid assumptions and attendant emotions being used to inspire and buttress a varied set of cultural, political, and military responses to the events of that tragic day. What is terrorism? What does a secure homeland really look like? Who is a patriot? These three essays address these questions.