10th anniversary of 9/11

dogsbody70 · (#1 (**permalink**))

We have had many programmes here in UK about the 9/11 attack.

I wonder how Americans feel about it.

JohnBraden · (#2 (**permalink**))

I see things with a different point of view. I don't know anyone who died in that despicable act, so I have no personal attachment. I can understand what this date means to this country, but I, myself, feel it's a little overkill. What happened is a tragedy, but let's move on and get over it.

Just as an observation, twice as many people have been killed in the wars following this than in the actual attacks.

DragonNL · (#3 (**permalink**))

We also got many docu's about it. I agree with John, it's a shame it happened but also I don't feel anything anymore for that date.

The people in the Middle East have daily 9/11's.

GoNative · (#4 (**permalink**))

It's certainly more than just an American anniversary though. The World Trade Centres were as the name suggests centres of trade with many multinational companies having their New York office in one of the buildings. There were people from all over the globe who died in the attacks including 24 from Japan.

astrogaijin · (#5 (**permalink**))

I agree with John. My school had a mandatory memorial service this morning around the flag pole. I'm a senior and I was in 2nd grade when it happened and I can only remember where I was. There is very little chance that anyone younger than me would remember anything, so it was very overkill.

dogsbody70 · (#6 (**permalink**))

Mmmm-- so many things have changed since 9/11/ Invading Iraq-- afghanistan etc etc.

Personally I believe these things should not be forgotten. It literally changed the world with Bush's war on terror.

It affected many families. those brave firemen who lost their lives and all the families bereft. It was out of the blue.

I still wonder about the conspiracy theories-- seeing the way that second building collapsed just as they do in demolition practice.

after all wasn't it the Japanese attack on pearl harbour that set off the American involvement in the Pacific War?

I have been seeing some old films of the atrocities of that time-- It is sick making.

NO we should never forget these sort of things at all. Cause and Effect.

dogsbody70 · (#7 (**permalink**))

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Originally Posted by astrogaijin

I agree with John. My school had a mandatory memorial service this morning around the flag pole. I'm a senior and I was in 2nd grade when it happened and I can only remember where I was. There is very little chance that anyone younger than me would remember anything, so it was very overkill.

It would not be overkill if you had lost family and loved ones.

DragonNL · (#8 (**permalink**))

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Originally Posted by dogsbody70

It would not be overkill if you had lost family and loved ones.

If I had lost someone in a attack, I wouldn't want to remember such a terrible day..

astrogaijin · (#9 (**permalink**))

It's overkill because yes it was a terrible day and many people died. But there are many days in history and even in modern times that were worse and noone is taking time to honor them. What about all the people killed by Hitler, Stalin and Mao? I believe that their crimes are much worse and many more people were killed but as far as I know, there is no day of remembrance for any of those victims.

It's fine if you mention it for a moment of silence but having a huge ceremony is going a bit too far.

peterv20 · (#10 (**permalink**))

just like the kennedy killings,the're many unanswered questions that remain a mystery.