Remembering 9-11

[RacerX88]

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I was at work and some engineer rigged an antenna. We got to watch it. A TV was also set-up in the cafeteria all day and for the next few days. I was numbed.

Those that perpetrated these heinous acts have set the stage for replacements waiting in the wings. Before 9/11, I didn't even know about a militant, extreme faction of Islam. Sadly, now I do. I know that they mean all of us harm at any cost and for nothing more than a thinly veiled promise of "riches" in the afterlife.

My air travels after that date always put me on high alert and I am cognizant of the possibility that my departure may be forever. That may be the reason for more than the usual emotion two years ago when I headed overseas for business.

I was disappointed to learn yesterday that national security has only reached a grade of "C". Whomever takes office next better make our security a top priority.

If we know one thing... they will keep trying. Different approaches over several years.
We were changed on that day forever.

[Nappers]

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I remember like it was yesterday. I was working main housing of the jail when a co-worker went into a minimum security dorm (counting heads) where we have inmate workers and all of them were glued to the t.v. One of them ran to the intercom and said "Belknap, they just hit the towers!"

I had a huge lump in my throat. At first I thought it was a horrible accident then the other plane hit and I knew then it was not an accident.

Very sad day and I'll never forget.

We just need to look for the future and again, the WTC will arise as the phoenix comes out of the ashes.

[new2detailing]

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I was an ramp operations supervisor for a major airline during that timeframe. I remember that day vividly as it started out as a beautiful , sunny Sept day with low humidity. Within a matter of hours, all flight operations were halted and passengers stranded (but very few complained as the enormity of the situation took precedence). It was the most surreal experience as the airport was completely silent for the next two days. My older brother was on his way to the Pentagon for a meeting and saw the smoke pouring out from the opposite side of the building before his vehicle and others were stopped and diverted. I remember much misinformation reported by the news, confusion, and sadness. I only hope that Americans do not forget this day.

[CarbonBlack]

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Please don't take my comments to be an attack, or demeaning your point of view. Your perspective is certainly sensible, and the most common in America!

"My air travels after that date always put me on high alert and I am cognizant of the possibility that my departure may be forever. That may be the reason for more than the usual emotion two years ago when I headed overseas for business."
I can certainly relate to your feelings, However the drive to the airport is far more dangerous than the actual flight. Here is an excellent article regarding the actual risks.



(QUOTE FROM A TIME ARTICLE)

"let us assume that each week one commercial aircraft were hijacked and crashed. What are the odds that a person who goes on one trip per month would be in that plane? There are currently about 18,000 commercial flights a day, and if that person's trip has four flights associated with it, the odds against that person's being on a crashed plane are about 135,000 to 1. If there were only one hijacked plane per month, the odds would be about 540,000 to 1."
-Since there are far fewer hijackings than the article stipulates, The risks goes down to practically Zero.

The bigger Risk is our own politicians messing with our rights.
In the words of Abraham Lincoln:“America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves.”



Like I said, please don't take this as a attack, I am only trying to give today a positive outlook.

-Nick

[Superior Shine]

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Have we addressed the problem?

[RacerX88]

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Please don't take my comments to be an attack, or demeaning your point of view. Your perspective is certainly sensible, and the most common in America!

"My air travels after that date always put me on high alert and I am cognizant of the possibility that my departure may be forever. That may be the reason for more than the usual emotion two years ago when I headed overseas for business."
I can certainly relate to your feelings, However the drive to the airport is far more dangerous than the actual flight. Here is an excellent article regarding the actual risks.



(QUOTE FROM A TIME ARTICLE)

"let us assume that each week one commercial aircraft were hijacked and crashed. What are the odds that a person who goes on one trip per month would be in that plane? There are currently about 18,000 commercial flights a day, and if that person's trip has four flights associated with it, the odds against that person's being on a crashed plane are about 135,000 to 1. If there were only one hijacked plane per month, the odds would be about 540,000 to 1."
-Since there are far fewer hijackings than the article stipulates, The risks goes down to practically Zero.

The bigger Risk is our own politicians messing with our rights.
In the words of Abraham Lincoln:“America will never be destroyed from the outside. If we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves.”



Like I said, please don't take this as a attack, I am only trying to give today a positive outlook.

-Nick

Nick-

Thanks for your reply to my comments. All I'll say as a follow-up is this: My state of alertness should not be confused with anxiety, panic or anything self destructive. It's more about being a lot more aware. I know that if I wanted to be as safe as I could possibly be I would stay home and finger paint. But, that's just not my thing.