9th anniversary of 9-11

[LA Ute]

A political cartoon from that week in 2001:

[scottie]

I was Youtubing some WTC attack videos to show my kids. I found this one (watch it to the very end, it really broke my heart):

[YOUTUBE]RLW0jKKRXMo[/YOUTUBE]

Everything about 9/11 was heartbreaking of course, but I had never heard about this call before. If you watch it in full screen mode the text of the call is easier to read (full link).

[LA Ute]

I was Youtubing some WTC attack videos to show my kids. I found this one (watch it to the very end, it really broke my heart):

[YOUTUBE]RLW0jKKRXMo[/YOUTUBE]

Everything about 9/11 was heartbreaking of course, but I had never heard about this call before. If you watch it in full screen mode the text of the call is easier to read (full link).

That was hard, but important, to watch.

[Babs]

I spent this weekend reading up on the "implications of the 9/11 victims compensation fund for tort liability in theory and practice." It really manages to capture the human side of the tragedy, I think.

[FN Phat]

That was hard, but important, to watch.

Wow. That video brings back the emotions felt on that day, 9 years ago.

[Green Monstah]

Does anyone else think it's time to get the hell over 9-11 (other than families of the victims)?

I think the fear and emotion regarding 9-11 has done more to strengthen government and threaten liberty than the act itself. Let's say a prayer for the victims and move on. The last thing New York City needs is another day of the year where it is the center of attention.

[LiveCoug]

That was a tough video to watch....

[DU Ute]

You might be the only one, buddy.

From my apartment, the towers would have been visible. I can't remember the last day I didn't think about the WTC. My first interview in NYC in 1996 was at Goldman. I had never been to NYC before. When we were coming into LaGuardia, the clouds broke as I looked over Manhattan and the sight of those monstrous buildings gave me chills. I stayed at the Marriott across the street from WTC for the interview and literally thought I was on cloud nine.

The following year, after graduating BYU, I would go to the WTC to get my haircut in the basement mall during lunch. I bought my first Brooks Brothers tie across the street from the WTC. Believe me, I thought I had made it and couldn't believe that a relatively smart but super ambitious kid from north texas was working on Wall Street and I got to see the WTC every day. It was a dream come true. When the towers fell, a major part of my life died. I've never recovered from the sadness of seeing those buildings fall, killing people I knew. I can't walk by the WTC without breaking down silently, trying to hide the tears.

So, again, no, I won't ever forget 9/11

But it's not like any of your family died. Maybe you should get over it.

[Babs]

You might be the only one, buddy.

From my apartment, the towers would have been visible. I can't remember the last day I didn't think about the WTC. My first interview in NYC in 1996 was at Goldman. I had never been to NYC before. When we were coming into LaGuardia, the clouds broke as I looked over Manhattan and the sight of those monstrous buildings gave me chills. I stayed at the Marriott across the street from WTC for the interview and literally thought I was on cloud nine.

The following year, after graduating BYU, I would go to the WTC to get my haircut in the basement mall during lunch. I bought my first Brooks Brothers tie across the street from the WTC. Believe me, I thought I had made it and couldn't believe that a relatively smart but super ambitious kid from north texas was working on Wall Street and I got to see the WTC every day. It was a dream come true. When the towers fell, a major part of my life died. I've never recovered from the sadness of seeing those buildings fall, killing people I knew. I can't walk by the WTC without breaking down silently, trying to hide the tears.

So, again, no, I won't ever forget 9/11

It's a wonder you're even able to post about it.

[YOhio]

Viking, thanks for posting that.

[FN Phat]

Viking, thanks for posting that.

Yes, thank you.

[Green Monstah]

But it's not like any of your family died. Maybe you should get over it.

It's true. I think of a lot of things every day that I should probably just get over. Like my stepmom. I'd probably be great friends with her if I didn't think "That woman has been a bitch my whole life."

The images were traumatic and it was tragic, but time to move on. We've compounded the damages (in loss of life and otherwise) because we felt we needed to get revenge for the loss of a few thousand lives and two buildings.

Time to let it go, America.

[falafel]

It's true. I think of a lot of things every day that I should probably just get over. Like my stepmom. I'd probably be great friends with her if I didn't think "That woman has been a bitch my whole life."

The images were traumatic and it was tragic, but time to move on. We've compounded the damages (in loss of life and otherwise) because we felt we needed to get revenge for the loss of a few thousand lives and two buildings.

Time to let it go, America.

Letting it go and pretending like it didn't change us dramatically are two different things.

[Green Monstah]

Letting it go and pretending like it didn't change us dramatically are two different things.

No one is advocating pretending it didn't happen. I'm advocating getting over it.

[falafel]

No one is advocating pretending it didn't happen. I'm advocating getting over it.

What makes you think we're not over it then? Surely we can remember the anniversary and honor those who lost their lives without being told to "get over it.".