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Terror begets terror
The unprecedented size of the anti-war movement that followed 9/11 is an inspiration, even if it failed — 20 years on and its simple message that to stop terrorism, the West must stop committing acts of terrorism itself has been vindicated, writes JOHN WIGHT
Al-Qaida terrorists crash two hijacked planes in the World Trade Centre Towers, killing thousands

I WAS living in America on 9/11 — in Los Angeles to be exact — and will never forget the palpable fear and confusion which reigned in its immediate aftermath.

Streets normally teeming with traffic were eerily quiet. The world-famous Sunset Strip was completely deserted, its bars and restaurants closed and its flashing neon lights now reminiscent of an abandoned theme park.

During those initial few days immediately afterwards, shock not rage or anger predominated, as the US tried to get to grips with the enormity of what had just taken place and why.

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