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Oklahoma City Bombing: Fear Grows In Darkness

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Jack Garcia English 1 Mr. Henry 10/24/2017 Fear “Fear grows in darkness, yet we retain the power to bring it into the light, to make the darkness conscious.”. Fear is thought of as a darkness but it can be a light. Fear is a positive influence on people because it motivates them to promote change and helps people unite. People are influenced to unite in times when fear is present. “We pledge to do all we can to help you heal the injured, to rebuild this city and to bring to justice those who did this evil.” (Bill Clinton). Tragic events such as The Oklahoma City Bombing struck fear in many people, these tragic events “are the dark forces that threaten our common peace.” (Bill Clinton). The people and the president are uniting together

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