America

To Manson the idea of music being blamed while the government is involved in heavy violence made no sense. .
             The push of blame unto media and entertainment enabled America to calm their fears of terrorism. Having these easy scapegoats gave comfort to society because individuals did not have to lose their sense of pride. America's violence was committed by America's people. This made it easier to handle because it is one thing to be attacked by fellow Americans; but, to be attacked by foreigners brings on a more intense sense of fear. When America was attacked on September 11th 2001, they were than unable to carry the sense of invincibility they once had. For the first time since failure in Vietnam, America was stripped of its dignity. The United States was more accustomed to blaming earlier acts of terrorism on "poor" influences rather than looking at the real problem. The real problem in America lies within the attitude toward other countries. America has a reputation of self-centeredness and superiority. Many times America tries to govern the way other countries are run. This tends to aggravate some most likely due to the fact that if America cannot fix their own problems how can they fix others? The United States of America was attacked as a response to their false sense of pride. These attacks sparked the fear that spread quickly throughout the States. As soon as people from another nation were responsible for acts of terrorism, the people of this nation were filled with fear. The American population suddenly became more afraid of a man across the world than of their own neighbors; neighbors that were once responsible for the same type of attacks. There was now a face to fear, instead of an idea.
             The face that sparked fear was broadened into an entire race that induced fear. The government now adopted a practice of racial profiling. Not only did society look at people of Mid-Eastern origin, but the government did as well.