A new perspective challenges the assumption that younger generations should automatically honor the legacy of September 11th. The piece argues that collective memory isn’t just about those who lived through the event but also about how its lessons shape future generations. It questions whether passive remembrance—or even guilt—should dictate how those who weren’t alive then engage with its impact. The discussion centers on whether understanding history’s weight requires more than ritual observance.
What we owe to those who don’t remember 9/11? New York Daily News
