It is here, in the autumn, when the season grows cooler, the leaves turn color and our eyes look upon the long stretch of Winter to come, that we should do some house-cleaning. No matter the faith, philosophy or credo, we are human beings and cannot always be perfect. Those who desire military resolution will find themselves at odds with those who oppose it. Even if we cannot change the minds of those who feel differently about what the response should be, we must refrain from demonizing them. This is the crux of what the Tower can teach us.
Demonization is what is at the root of most of our recent troubles.
Rather than blaming, fighting and name-calling, it is time to understand and work for change, even if that means a different opinion about what needs to be done. We must not act on unthinking anger and lash out at those different from us. We must take the time to ensure our actions are channeled and focused, to avoid spreading the still-rampaging storm that whips around the ramparts of the former Tower. If we are to rebuild, we must find more solid ground for our construction efforts. If we are to live in peace within the walls of our Towers, we must be sure they don't fall into the same traps as the Towers of the past.