Abstract
THIS ISSUE OF THE JOURNAL has a special focus on outcomes—a topic that is both practically and painfully timely. What is an outcome and what are the many guises the concept can assume? On September 11 of this year, we were witness to one of the most heinous acts of terrorism of our time—not simply because of the number of dead and injured, but also because of the sheer blatant audacity of the events, the spectacle of it all. The events of that one day have, and will continue to have, a profound effect on our national behaviors, our freedom, our mood, our need for retaliation, and our sense of security. It will test our ability to put aside our obvious differences and find the tie that can bind us and heal us. It will also test our ability to tolerate diversity in our midst, be it ethnic, religious, or political and ideological. But, when we recall the events of that day and its aftermath, will they be understood in the larger global context—in a world where we are players as well as victims? Will we exami...
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