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Originally posted by Xandax:
<STRONG>I know what you mean - I almost also started crying, just out of helplessness, I've never done that before.</STRONG>

I have been crying off and on all day. I have also felt rather empty inside. When I was driving to school today, I kept thinking to myself, "I'm in no condition to drive. I shouldn't be driving." I had trouble focusing on my driving. I kept looking around at the sky expecting to see an airplane on its way to crash somewhere. I kept looking at the horizon, expecting to see a plume of smoke billowing like the ones at the WTC and the Pentagon. At the college, it was quiet, as if no one was there, despite the fact that most people were still walking around the campus...it was...weird. *shudders*

i don't pray often.
the last time i did, was when those poor russian submariners died not too long ago. russia refuse the help of the usa and britian to resue them. i never forgave them for that.

First of all, my condolences and sympathies to the American people especially to those who have lost friends and families in these recent events of cowardice and terrorism.

My mom is in LA right now and thank God she's okay.

What pains me is to know that people have died for being just there at the wrong time, at the wrong place and definitely with no justifiable reason why they should suffer. This is not just about the Americans but for all the other people around the world who are killed with no justifiable cause,the only reason for getting killed is because one belongs to this particular country or religion, or race.

I salute the men in (service) uniform: policemen, firefighters, rescue workers and volunteers who have died due to the destruction of WTC trying to do what they do best --- helping their fellowmen. Saludo ako sa inyo.

Terrorism is not, and will never be, a justifiable mean to any end, no matter how "noble" the cause may be. They definitely have a reason for doing this, but it definitely doesn't solve any problem. It only makes things worse.

Never wake up a sleeping giant not unless you're prepared to face his wrath.

It sickens me knowing that a bunch of people are celebrating after the tragedy, shouting "God is Great!" WTF is so great about that? Innocents getting killed? Sick sense of value...

If these guys have an axe to grind with the Americans they should be man enough to face their enemy and not hurt them by killing innocent people.

I'm sure that by now, the CIA knows who the real culprit is. It's just a matter of time for retribution to commence...

...I'm not much for violence, but I'm very much for justice, regardless who the perpetrators and victims are. Hey, the Chinese, Arabs, Russians, Jews love their children too.

My heart also goes out to my Muslim brothers (I'm Catholic) who would have to put up with all these negativities due to schematic association with Bin Laden.

I think that Nostradamus mentioned about a guy in the MidEast with a red turban who's going to be responsible for the next great war... but I think it is hogwash to even think about it. Globalization has made this world a closer community. No nation would benefit from another World War. To start one is to give a death sentence to the whole human race.

Too early to make a definite assumption of who is really behind this but I do hope that justice will be served.

Mabuhay tayong lahat!

I have to say this. I've posted over 50 posts today. This post right here is like my 809th post. Normally, I'd be excited about it, I am a spammer after all. However, I feel no excitement about how many posts I've made. Nearly every one of these 50+ posts I've made today have been in this topic. I look at my post count and think to myself "This is not how I wanted to get these posts. It's just not right to gain such things because of something like this." I just...I can't put into words, not even in poetry, how I feel about all that has happened.


Edit: I'm exhausted and about to fall asleep at my computer, so I'm going to bed, even though I'm actually somewhat afraid to go to sleep. I still can't get the collapse of Tower 1 out of my head. G'night everyone and thanks for the support all of you who are from outside the US have shown to those of us who live in the US. The way I see it, the terrorists didn't just wake up the sleeping giant known as the US, they've woken up an entire host of sleeping giants all over the world that are ready to support the US. *wipes tears from her eyes and leaves to find her bed in hopes of a pleasent night's sleep*

[ 09-12-2001: Message edited by: Sailor Saturn ]

Originally posted by Maharlika:
<STRONG>It sickens me knowing that a bunch of people are celebrating after the tragedy, shouting "God is Great!" WTF is so great about that? Innocents getting killed? Sick sense of value...

If these guys have an axe to grind with the Americans they should be man enough to face their enemy and not hurt them by killing innocent people.</STRONG>

It's pretty sickening to see people in Palestine are actually celebrating this. They think that the attacks have served their cause. They couldn't be more wrong.

Our lives have been deeply affected. I'm still waiting for word on friends who were there... My deepest condolences to all those who had loved ones hurt by these attacks.

[ 09-12-2001: Message edited by: Sojourner ]

Posted by Jenna -

THEIR OKAY!!!

I am so pleased for you Jenna - what a heartbreaking time...

@Dar and Kayless - I am so sorry your news is not so good. *hugs*

Has anyone heard from DP?

300 of his NY colleagues were in the second tower when it collapsed...

@DP - even if you have no time to post - if you have read this please let us know briefly that you are ok...*hug*

according to cnn, they mentioned the fire marshal ordered the evacuation of the pentagon. cnn mentioned details to follow. The building must still be burning strongly. anybody read anything else anywhere.

Originally posted by jennabard:
<STRONG>THEIR OKAY!!!

my dad's office is across the street from the pentagon and my brother's job is about 3 blocks up.

about 800 people were murdered in the pentagon with about 250 from the plane itself.

my dad has now survived/witness 3 terroist attacks in his lifetime. he hopes never to see such destruction ever again. they were sent home after the crash which was about 1000 am. they could not get home because of road blocks and the cell phones were useless. they came from about 5pm.

thank you for all of your concerns.</STRONG>

Originally posted by Sailor Saturn:
<STRONG>I have to say this. I've posted over 50 posts today. This post right here is like my 809th post. Normally, I'd be excited about it, I am a spammer after all. However, I feel no excitement about how many posts I've made. Nearly every one of these 50+ posts I've made today have been in this topic. I look at my post count and think to myself "This is not how I wanted to get these posts. It's just not right to gain such things because of something like this." I just...I can't put into words, not even in poetry, how I feel about all that has happened.


Edit: I'm exhausted and about to fall asleep at my computer, so I'm going to bed, even though I'm actually somewhat afraid to go to sleep. I still can't get the collapse of Tower 1 out of my head. G'night everyone and thanks for the support all of you who are from outside the US have shown to those of us who live in the US. The way I see it, the terrorists didn't just wake up the sleeping giant known as the US, they've woken up an entire host of sleeping giants all over the world that are ready to support the US. *wipes tears from her eyes and leaves to find her bed in hopes of a pleasent night's sleep*

[ 09-12-2001: Message edited by: Sailor Saturn ]</STRONG>

I hope you and everyone else feels better tomorrow Sailor Saturn.

I didn't think I'd make it through the night, but I am here...

SS, I already have 50 posts, and wasn't even here for a week. I went from about 9 to nearly 60 yesterday. This just doesn't... feel right. I don't feel exalted. I feel... insecure.

@jenna : Glad to see your family are fine.

An update which i gather from news network :
1. Yasser Arafat denies the involvement and sympathises US - He looks very nervous when making this statement.....well I see no need to accuse his band. And we should keep our heads clear anyway.

2. Among the victims, some of them are fire fighters and reascue teams who respond after the first hit. At the rubble of WTC which stands approx 5 storey high it can be seen some fire fighter cars. My salutation for these brave men who gave their live !

3. UN pull themselves out of Afgan - Any corelation with O-Bin Laden ? And why his name always being mentioned - even Colin Powell on Fox News which now I currently seeing mention him ?

4. I remember sometime ago there's bombing attempt upon WTC. Are people who behind this bombing also behind this attack ?

5. Tony Blair evacuate from Downing street ?

6. FBI currently have 700+ leads upon this matter. And some newsnetworks says they already apprehend 5 Arabic ethnic people and from their belonging it has manual to fly plane. According to the news some of people being apprehended has UAE passport.

7. Thoughts upon plane hijacking : It's possible that the terrorist killed the stewardess and then when killed the pilot to assume control of the c*ckpit. This was taken from Fox News Network.

Final thoughts :
Please don't blame specific religion upon this matter. I heard from the news a specific religion follower in US now become very scared due this act of terrorism. They're not the ones to blame. Religion is a way for human to reach God with his/her belief. Blame the terrorists for this matter - Defy all terrorism act !

@shadow sandrock- don't feel that way, quatre wouldn't like it. that is what it's like to go through terror. we are here to give each other reasurance. we need to talk, to reach out to each other. in a time like this to isolate from the rest of the world is what those who use terror want.
keep talking.

>hugs to all<

Just watched some news a couple of minutes ago...came from Palestine....seams the media there are trying to put the blame on the Japanese...as some sort of revenge for Hiroshima....and people there actually believed it.... Just shows how much power media really has....

well, that japanese one is a new one to me. but at least we warned them first, they just didn't believe us.
never call the US on a bluff.
has anyone heard anythign more abotu the train or the guy arrested at the hotel in boston?

Originally posted by justAidan:
<STRONG>I hope you and everyone else feels better tomorrow Sailor Saturn.</STRONG>

I was so exhausted that I managed to get to sleep almost as soon as I got into bed and I didn't wake up until my parents woke me up this morning. However, I'm not sure that I feel any better today, especially after hearing about a mosque in a town that is maybe an hour away from me that I go to occasionally has been threatened.

@Nael - within the last hour the FBI have stated that there have been no arrests. How recently did this happen?

Originally posted by Yshania:
<STRONG>@Nael - within the last hour the FBI have stated that there have been no arrests. How recently did this happen?</STRONG>

[url="http://www.turnto10.com/img/wtc/amtrak.htm"]Man Arrested on Amtrak in Providence, Rhode Island.[/url]

[url="http://www.bostonherald.com/news/local_regional/ausraid09122001.htm"]FBI teams converge on Boston hotel, up to three said arrested[/url]

[url="http://www.bostonherald.com/news/local_regional/ausprov09122001.htm"]Train stopped in Providence; mayor says authorities told him four suspects sought[/url]

[ 09-12-2001: Message edited by: Sailor Saturn ]

okay...arrest was perhaps the wrong term. "taken into custody" i guess would have been more correct.
but the boston hotel situation was quite a circus from what i saw on TV. i don't think it was a peaceful acquisition of the man.

Well thats jus one lead down and a couple more to go. The US will find out who did this.

Part of the Liberty Building just collapsed. The rescue workers are pulling out again.