Originally Posted by DaddyHalbucks

The columnist is right.

Nobody wishes another 9/11. In fact, the Republicans have been fighting hard to prevent one. But the Democrats are pulling the other way. In order to gain political advantage, the Democrats have weakened our country to the point where another 9/11 is almost inevitable.

Although no one would wish another 9/11, one positive side effect would be some unity. That is what he is saying, and he is correct.