2 PLANES CRASHED INTO WORLD TRADE CENTER IN NY

[Hound_Dog_Diaries]

Our school listened to the radio for about an hour and a half this morning, then broke into groups to discuss (very typical of my school). Many of my classmates were in tears, both out of fear for what may happen next and out of sympathy for those people in New York and DC. My father is in NYC this week, and was supposed to be working in the WTC, but was in a meeting at the time of the crashes. He is safe now, and is staying in a hotel room with a bunch of other people from work, but we have no idea when he’ll be home.

It is a terrible terrible tragedy that someone would do this, especially to so many innocent people that are (were) trying to make a living.

Mom wants heads to roll. My heart and prayers to out to everyone involved and their families.

[jl1]

y’all just love flogging a dead horse,

[pt1]

<BLOCKQUOTE class=“ip-ubbcode-quote”><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>I’m not even going to try and defend myself anymore…[ <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

That’s good, ClipClop, because your attitude is indefensible.

At the same time, I will defend your right to hold and express that attitude.

Just another freedom you enjoy without earning.

[Velvet]

That’s what they are currently reporting.

[ClipClop]

Can we even go to war if it was just a group of terrorists?

Can they still draft people? That is what I’m worried about

~Insanity is repeating the same behavior over and over and expecting different results~

[Chappy]

My sentiments exactly, HN73!!!

[Miniwelsh]

I agree 100% with having the right to express how you feel without being scolded, but do we really need to be insulting and downright rude and nasty to one another? I understand that everyone expresses how they feel differently, but the sarcasm and competition of who can insult the other the best is pretty sad, especially when we think about the BB’ers who haven’t logged back on yet

Behind every good woman lies a trail of men

[Nickelodian]

Oh Starlady, hang in there!!!

5 months down…6 to go
(OMG, I totally missed month 4!!)

[Natalie]

MD has declared a state of emergency. Right now, I’m absolutely terrified at the thought of a (probably nucler or chemical/biological) war. Maybe I should take my parents up on their offer to move to Europe…

“Throw your heart over the fence and your horse will follow.”

[ClipClop]

Sigh

Two wrong’s don’t make a right. While we sit and complain about innocents being murdered, if a single innocent life is lost in a foreign country because of us, we are just as bad as they are.

Why does the U.S feel the need to dabble their hands in everything? Maybe that’s why they hate us. And trust me, they do have reasons for hating us.

All of you who are so gung-ho for war, why don’t you go sign up your husbands/boyfriends/fiances’ right now? Or better yet yourself? You know, because nothing is more important than being the top country in the world.

Today, while talking to a fellow student from Russia, he commented on how patriotic American’s were, while at the same time we are not stupid and violent about it. Hmm… after this I tend to disagree!

~Insanity is repeating the same behavior over and over and expecting different results~

[Kryswyn]

<BLOCKQUOTE class=“ip-ubbcode-quote”><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by ClipClop:

And I’m not sorry I said I could never send my loved ones to war. Sorry I’m so selfish. ~<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

War is terrible. That’s what makes it a thing to be avoided. Unfortunately, there are events that will trigger war, and then, guess what? You don’t have the ‘choice’ about sending your loved ones. They go anyway! Some choose to go (watch the recruiting numbers go up over the next few weeks). Some will be drafted (if necessary). Some will resist, and will be shamed and hated by those whose families have made the greatest sacrifice. Some will be unable to fight and they will feel guilty and angry that they cannot show their patriotism like their peers do. These (if they are ‘sound’ looking) will also be hated and shamed by people who are not aware of the underlying medical conditions that prevent them from volunteering.

My parents fought in WWII. My oldest brothers were involved in the Viet Nam War; the youngest had a low draft number and signed up for the Navy making it a career for almost 30 years now. He was caught up in Desert Storm. My nephew, who was top of his Ivy League school class went on an ROTC scholarship and couldn’t wait to be commissioned into the Marines. He’s fresh out of boot camp, and I can tell you this - right now he is so glad that when the President gives the order, he will be in a position to defend this country.

While you are busy forming your opinions, take a moment to be really, really thankful for the people who just don’t ‘get’ where you’re coming from, and boldly go forward to protect those at home. May you grow old enough to experience something in your life that is worth fighting for. Even if it’s only the abused child, dog, or mistreated horse next door.

~Kryswyn~
“Always look on the bright side of life, de doo, de doo de doo de doo”

[Everythingbutwings]

Our office in Granite City, IL just called to say that a tanker truck was stopped from entering an Air Force base and the driver took off running. Bomb detection is on the scene now.

Are we getting the third wave now?

[Jair]

Oh Canter. You’ve just made me almost cry at my desk at the thought of the poor husband receiving the final call from his wife like that At least their thoughts were together at the end

Nothing can express the shear volumes of loss and grief of this tragedy

[Midge]

<BLOCKQUOTE class=“ip-ubbcode-quote”><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by ClipClop:

All of you who are so gung-ho for war, why don’t you go sign up your husbands/boyfriends/fiances’ right now? Or better yet yourself? You know, because nothing is more important than being the top country in the world. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

Been there, done that. And it has NOTHING to do with being the top country in the world and EVERYTHING to do with protect ourselves, our friends and our way of life.

Tell me, Clip Clop, what WOULD you be willing to fight for, if not yourself and your loved ones?

[511]

PT, Velvet - I also would like to see Colin Powell as president. Because of how well he can size up a situation and take proper, effective, corrective action to tough situations. However since he was born in Jamaca, he can’t be elected president. But if they would change that rule you bet I would vote for him without a second thought. I felt so during the liberation of Kuwait and I think so now.

[Chaser]

I’ve only just been able to get on the internet. everything was clogged up.

This is terrible. I can’t ever recall being so shook up by such a happening. My thoughts are with you all.

I can’t help thinking about the passengers on those planes. I hope there is nothing more to come.

But who would do such a thing? How can any perceived injustice justify this? There must have been so many people involved in planning this and carrying it out. It is beyond belief that not one of them would say, “this is too much”.

I hope that whoever did this is found out.

[geckoUBC]

This is just insane. I’ve been in a daze at school all day thinking about it, and I’ve had the radio on the whole time I’ve been at home. And i don’t even live in the US! I can’t IMAGINE how terrible it must be for those of you who live in Washington/NY area. My thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their families.

Does anyone know about the casualty number, I’ve heard people saying anywhere from 1000 to 50,000 all day. That is just shocking. I am also praying that there will be no war. That is one of the scariest things I can think of, and if the “terrorist” was a country I can totally see the US going to war.

I never imagined that I would see such a tragedy in my life.

Aleesha

[jl1]

I am struck by the extremist polarities of your posts. Both views scare the crap out of me.
I applaud your individual passion while deploring your rhetoric.
I’m sure and I mean this with all sincerity-you are both struggling to convey what you are convinced is the only truth. And once again, I’m thankful that our form of government guarantees you the right to express your (misguided) opinions.

[511]

Are you sure? That’s great news if it is but we need him where he is right now. He wasn’t too shabby last time the militant ragheads attacked. Too bad ‘The Bear’ is retired.

[HelloAgain]

right BUSH en route from Florida, to undisclosed command center in DC.

CLINTON tucked away in Australia.

thank goodness.