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Originally posted by Mean Mr. Mustard+Sep 11 2004, 06:36 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Mean Mr. Mustard @ Sep 11 2004, 06:36 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteBegin-Displaced Flames fan@Sep 11 2004, 10:32 PM
Wow, wow, wow.
Unfreakingbelieveable.
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That was the one that made me very upset. to be honest with you, one of the stupidest posts I have ever seen. Should the Jews just get over the Holocaust (not say 9/11 was as bad as the Holocaust) should the Russians get over their children being killed in hostage takings, should the Koreans get over their women being used as sex slaves in Japan during World War Two (the comfort women).
Attitudes like those are in my opinion and to quote you DFF "Unfreakingbelieveable" [/b][/quote]
Well, I was avoiding this thread after people starting complaining about it taking a wrong turn, but hey, if you want to reply to my post I made 18 hours ago and keep the arguement alive, then so be it.
I had a whole list of arguements ready in my mind, but I've realized that it's not going to matter what I say, or what you reply with. Opinions won't be changed. All I've got to say is this.
I was in class when the first attack happened. When I heard something was up, I rushed home and turned on CNN. I did not move from that spot until 6 hours later. I was mortified of the happenings, I sat there with my hand over my gaping mouth staring at the screen just listening and watching. I felt helpless, shocked, dismayed, overwhelmed. There was no time for tears, I was too busy gathering all this information CNN was throwing at me. What was happening? How could it be happening? Holy crap.
This event touched me personally also, as I was currently studying for a career in the aeronautical field. The events on 9/11 have all but ruined the industry. What happened that day was horrific for the victims and their families, as for the American people also. I'm not arguing about that, it's true.
I think you have misconstrued the meaning of my post. I'm not telling people to "get over it". What I am mad at is how 9/11 is used now for excuses, for political campaigns.
Ex. I had a close family member pass away when I was young, and I will never get over it. However, I don't go telling people about it. I feel this whole 9/11 thing is being crammed into my brain. It's wherever you go, you just can't get away from it. I guess I'm just sick of it. It has turned to be more political than personal.
So if you guys who complain about this thread taking a wrong turn want to reply to this, go ahead. Just keep in mind you are aiding the process.
edit: Excellent post Lanny. Good analogy with Armstrong.