9/11 is over, We need a President for 9/12

I read an editorial called 9/11 is over by Thomas Friedman from the New York Times. He discussed the issue of American presidential canidates, focusing on 9/11 rather than the future or as he puts it 9/12. He states that our country has become “The United States of Fighting Terrorism” , not a country that represents what it used to be before. Did our country change its ideals and what it represented for its citizens after the terrorist attacks? I definatly think, canidates should focus on the future not how the past has been or how bad it really was. He mentioned a little excerpt from the satirical newspaper the Onion, that ran a fake newsletter potraying Guilliani, as a canidate, " If elected, Giuliani would inherit the duties of current 9/11 President George W. Bush, including making grim facial expressions, seeing the world’s conflicts in terms of good and evil, and carrying a bullhorn at all state functions.” Is it true that canidates are picking up where Bush left off, or are canidates making a distinction betweent the new presidential term in office. Is our country ready for a change, or are we guilty of looking back than looking forward. This article brought up the interesting point, of whether presidential canidates look more to the past or future when it comes to propaganding their beliefs on issues to the American people. Right now one main focus is healthcare an issue that has been not focused enough on, and now getting its time. Another point friedman, put out was how America had lost tourists and accoding to Dr. Dow from the TRavel Industry Association," Only the U.S. is losing traveler volume among major countries, which is unheard of in today’s world". We all can agree 9/11 has changed America, but did it change what we stand for, did it take our original focus from the people of the nation and their liberties for 9/12, into the past of 9/11.