9/11 wouldn't have happened if we had never elected Jimmy Carter president. That is when RADICAL Islam gained prominence on the world stage. The fire was allowed to burn clean through to the Clinton administration, who saw the clear and present dangers, and refused to act. This goes back to the Iran Hostage days, and what transpired as a result. So, in a really deep sort of philosophical way, I guess you could say it was America's own fault 9/11 happened. But it was also our fault the Cold War happened, and we spent decades in an arms race with Soviets we should have taken out in WWII.
"They didn't attack us because of our freedoms..."
This has been a totally mischaracterized line yammered in sarcasm by the left. Let's clarify it for your ignorant ass, shall we? Radical Islam believes in Sharia Law, the strict, unencumbered imposing of Sharia on the people. This is a 'religiously moral' view that makes the Old Testament seem Liberal! When the technologies of satellites and telecommunications skyrocketed in the 80s and 90s, it began to infiltrate the Muslim Islamic world. Our "freedoms" and our "liberties" are seen with their own eyes, in their own homes, thanks to modern technology. They learn that other people live in a "free" society, where they get to do all kinds of things the Muslims do not permit. Things that would get you stoned to death for even thinking about! They learn and see that other women in the world don't have to wear covers over their heads, or be subservient to men, that some people actually believe women are EQUAL to men! The "RADICAL" Islamic does not LIKE this FREEDOM! It is an affront to their religious beliefs, just as spitting on the cross would be to a Christian! They don't want their daughters dressing like whores, and their wives becoming 'liberated' ...they can't tolerate that! AND YES... They hate us for it!