Comments on 9/11

Yesterday we remembered the attacks on the Twin Towers. And on this 15th anniversary, there is still heated discussion over possible government involvement, or possible government negligence, or possible unintended consequences from other indirect actions, or possible solutions to bringing the masterminds of the attackers to justice.

This is a blog about batteries, portable power, flashlights, and energy in general, so we don't normally talk about the political implications that are so thick that they cannot be avoided when one brings up 9/11. But we are an American company and everyone wants to talk about 9/11 when the date comes up.

So, I'm sorry to those who'd like us to have an opinion on the political possibilities. It's not that we don't care, it's just that we are here to serve you with great products and opinions on the power industry, not political opinions on international intrigue; Even though great political opinions do exist in the context of 9/11.

So let's remember the citizens and first responders at 9/11 15 years ago. Every one of them carried a flashlight powered by a battery. As mentioned in our FaceBook post yesterday, there were many of them that knew they were going in to help people and they might not come back out. But they were willing to take the risk for strangers who they considered neighbors and treated them like friends.

We salute those who continue to serve our citizens as first responders. And in our way, perhaps we can serve you with the best batteries and flashlights.