Do the times create the leaders, or do the leaders create the times?

Would we have felt the same way about GB43 if this act of terrorism hadn't happened? Would the mayor of New York still be seen only as a cancer victim who cheated on his wife if his city hadn't been devistated by an act of war? Clearly these leaders didn't cause this catastrophe to happen, but would Americans be united right now without their leadership?

I hope war isn't imminent, because the citizens of Afghanistan are not the enemies. Some of their self-appointed leaders definitely could be. I hope we don't let the passion of the moment control our actions. Check this out and please read carefully:
http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/...k/geos/af.html

I hope to GOD that after this event has faded into memory we don't go back to the way we were before the event. I feel really proud to be an American, and I'm proud of the heros that have emerged from this devistation. May God have mercy on us all.