In the year that I turned twelve, quite a few things happened politically, socially, and environmentally that really shaped who I have become as a person. Hurricanes Charley, Ivan, and Jeanne all hit land causing destruction all over the world. These hurricanes killed thousands of people and demolished many homes in the US, Cuba, Jamaica, Grenada, and Haiti. Seeing all of those broken homes and struggling families really made me want to help in any way that I could. I remember seeing regular citizens from around the country volunteering their own time to help rebuild homes and distribute supplies. This showed me that one person can make a difference in the world, and it’s inspired me to volunteer my help to others in need today.
During that year, the very controversial film, Fahrenheit 9/11, was also released in the United States. Some parts of the movie seemed a little far-fetched to me, but it still had some very valid points I believe. The CIA also admitted that year that before the 2003 invasion of Iraq, there was no imminent threat from “weapons of mass destruction“. In my eyes, George Bush should have been put in jail by then, but somehow he got re-elected for another term as president. To further confuse me, my grandmother’s idol, Martha Stewart was incarcerated. I couldn't imagine that she would have done anything near as bad as George Bush Jr. had done. I’ve always been an extra curious kid, but these events led me to question things that I hadn’t questioned before, such as politicians, the government, and even the justice system. There's no doubt that these past events have influenced who I am today.
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