Although September 11 was horrible, it didn't threaten the survival of the human race, like nuclear weapons do.
Instead of giving a politician the keys to the city, it might be better to change the locks.
I had two passions growing up - one was music, one was technology. I tried to play in a band for a while, but I was never talented enough to make it. And I started companies. One day came along and I decided to combine the two - and there was Spotify.