September 15, 1963
Birmingham Sunday
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Terrorism is really nothing new in this country. The bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church was just as much as act of terrorism as Oklahoma City. The KKK has long been known for its terrorism. Perhaps we should make sure we call their actions exactly what they were. Terrorism. People who commit terrorism are terrorists. It’s really that simple.
The death of 4 girls whose only sin was going to Sunday School let America know that no one was safe. Perhaps on that day Americans were shaken from their complacency. Perhaps that day, September 15, 1963, real change began.
Speaking of terrorism, There is an active shooter at the Washington Navy Yard. There is one reported injury.
The shooter has not been apprehended. A lock down is taking place.
Traffic is being diverted. Metro stations are being closed in the vicinity.