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Question 1: How was your topic affected by 9/11? Years after 9/11, rescuers continue to develop/ suffer from physical health problems. Rescue workers, like EMS and firefighters, developed illnesses such as declines in pulmonary function, asthma, and a rare lung disease called sarcoidosis after being in the debris and dust cloud. Researchers have also found that, "It is estimated that four times as many EMS had below-normal lung function for their ages six to seven years after 9/11 as they did before the attacks" (Thomas Farley). Rescue workers are still reminded of 9/11, because of their physical aliments, with every breath they take.

Thomas Farley. "What We Know About the Health Effects of 9/11."__9/11 Health.__ 2011. New York City Health Department. http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/wtc/html/home/home.shtml.

Question 2: Explain the scope (extent), intensity (depth), and nature of the affect of 9/11 on you topic. ﻿Rescuers, of 9/11, physical health still haunts them and their families each day. Many rescuers were plagued with pulmonary problems they didn't have before 9,11, but even worse rescuers are now 19% more likely to develop cancer. To add on to the physical struggle, "Cancer is not on the list of illness covered by the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act" (Sydney Ember). Not only are rescuers haunted by the memory of the day because of their illnesses but also by their families struggles to pay off the hospital bill.

Sydney Ember. "Study Suggests Higher Cancer Risk for 9/11 Firefighters." __New York Times__ September 1, 2011, New York ed: A17.

Question 3: How has debate on this issue made our country stronger? ﻿The physical health of rescuers, after 9/11, made people discuss the respect we owe to the first responders of the incident. After the collapse, the James Zadroga Health and Compensation Act was made for the rescuers, victums families, and survivors, this was a step towards showing our gratitude even thought some illnesses were not covered on the Act. Another way people showed respect was when fellow firefighters and many others participated in "climbing the West Peachtree Plaza's stairwell to a total of 110 stories to represent the number of floors in the Twin Towers" ("Atlanta Journal Constitution"). In these helpful acts and tiring climbs we've put ourselves in rescuers shoes and took the time to honor the heros of that day.

STAFF. "Tribute to New York Fire Department victims." // Atlanta Journal and Constitution //. 25 Aug. 2011: B6. // eLibrary //. Web. 07 Sep. 2011

RUBRIC for Responses
 * A strong topic sentence that clearly addresses and answers the question
 * Evidence that clearly supports the topic sentence
 * Correct use of internal citations and a properly formatted MLA citation for your articles (put this citation at the end of paragraph one)
 * Strict adherence to the Power Paragraph format
 * Mechanics are clean and do not detract from meaning