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Old 09-13-2001, 02:30 AM
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The last few days have been truly incredible. We have borne witness to the worse depravity humanity is capable of, as armed terrorists steered hijacked planes into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon. Countless thousands have lost their lives in these vicious attacks while some individuals in Palestine have celebrated the carnage and danced in the streets.

And yet we have also seen human kind at it’s very best. Fireman and Police officers who selflessly went into the burning buildings, came out with rescued civilians, then went right back in until the Twin Towers collapsed down upon them. Millions of people have sprung into action to donate blood and offer to help in any way they can. Passengers of United Airlines Flight 93 fought the terrorists and forced the plane to crash into the Pennsylvania countryside rather than let it ram into another building or perhaps even Air Force One itself. Republicans and Democrats stand united on the steps of the Capitol and spontaneously break out into a tear-jerking rendition of God Bless America. New Yorkers lay flowers on the ruined hulks of fire trucks and scrawl the word HEROES in the dust on the vehicles. Almost all the civilized nations of the world have pledged unequivocal support and aid for the United States as their citizens put wreathes and cards in front of American Embassies.

American patriotism is at the highest it’s been since the Second World War. If the terrorists’ hoped to fracture America with this cravenly attack they’ve failed. We stand in unity; black and white, men and women, adults and children. We will not allow this to destroy the American way of life. We will win this war.

Just as much as I’m enraged at the slaughter of innocents (people I knew have died), I’m blown away by the compassion the other countries of the world have shown for us in this time of tragedy. Thanks guys, you’ve restored my faith in humanity.
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Old 09-13-2001, 05:46 AM
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And yet we have also seen human kind at it’s very best. Fireman and Police officers who selflessly went into the burning buildings, came out with rescued civilians, then went right back in until the Twin Towers collapsed down upon them. Millions of people have sprung into action to donate blood and offer to help in any way they can. Passengers of United Airlines Flight 93 fought the terrorists and forced the plane to crash into the Pennsylvania countryside rather than let it ram into another building or perhaps even Air Force One itself. Republicans and Democrats stand united on the steps of the Capitol and spontaneously break out into a tear-jerking rendition of God Bless America. New Yorkers lay flowers on the ruined hulks of fire trucks and scrawl the word HEROES in the dust on the vehicles. Almost all the civilized nations of the world have pledged unequivocal support and aid for the United States as their citizens put wreathes and cards in front of American Embassies.
I find the whole thing so humbling. I have goose bumps just reading your post...

I am sorry you have lost people in there, Kayless, I hope you can find some comfort here until you get the answers you need *hugs*
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Old 09-13-2001, 07:16 AM
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Those people didnt die for nothing.
The Terrorists who tried to bring your country down have reached the exact opposite effect, just as you said.
Maybe their sacrifice will change the face of earth for ever.
Never before in modern History so many nations stood together, united in one task, helping the US no matter what course they decide to go.
I really wish you could see whats going on here, the spirit of the people, the newspapers first pages all with the stars and stripes on it.

No matter how all of this will turn out in the end, one thing is for certain, the people who died the 11. september will never, never be forgotten.

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Old 09-13-2001, 12:43 PM
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Whose really to say that these Terrorist wanted to fracture the American people. Maybe they want to incite a war? It is a very much a mystery. In the coming days, we might very see the collapse of a nation, or the outbreak of a war.

@Kayless: Very nicly said.
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