Unfortunately it began to seem that for a lot of people (not all, of course), the main way they began to relate to other countries was to consider whether they felt sorry enough for America after 9/11.

"Either you are with us, or you are with the terrorists." And that attitude is by no means productive. Rather, it causes resentment in other countries. I know that my first, admittedly stupid, reaction to it is that I'd rather be with the terrorists. And some people wonder why America is so hated.