Metcalf- Nationalism

I really enjoyed this film because it gave good insight as to why this event actually occurred. A lot of times when you look at historic events like this you tend to think it was done by phsycotic people, this film shows a very different view. Not that I agree with what was done because it was horrible, but the film did do a good job of showing insight as to why these terrorist felt what they were doing was right. As far as nationalism goes, this film really scares me about the power that nationalism does have on people. It does bring a since of power and pride to people but this doesn't always necessarily mean that good things will be done for the world. Countries like Islam etc. that have a very strong religious culture really scare me when it comes to how strong their beliefs are and the things they will do for their country and their beliefs. We call them crazy but in their country they are looked on as heroes. If any one thing can be said about nationalism is that it does being a country together, but i don;t think it is accurate to define this bringing together as always a positive or good for humanity etc.