We are just overreacting

Marcus, over at On the Patio, links to an article that leaves me floored, speechless and sad. Read it here.

"It also raises several questions. Has the American reaction to the attacks in fact been a massive overreaction? Is the widespread belief that 9/11 plunged us into one of the deadliest struggles of our time simply wrong? If we did overreact, why did we do so? Does history provide any insight?"

Those of you who think the survival of our country into perpetuity is a sure thing need to understand these people are our neighbors, our teachers and usually our reporters. When did patriotism become a bad thing? Of course, the author of the article would say I am overreacting to his words.

I would welcome intelligent conversation in the comments.