On one level, the Report is the story of a handful of individuals who could reject our civilization, and yet slip into our country and live here for months, mingling with the people that they're plotting to destroy. But it's also an alien story, like reading about clashes in ancient history: We see the irreconcilable differences, but we're not ready to close the gap and understand the enemy, because at the same time, we still need to demonize them.

The Pop Culture of 9/11
Story by Chris Dahlen