For a brief time I thought the way we came together and bought out the best of what this country represents.

Posted by Nalod:


Given the twin tower attacks took place in the heart of the financial world we are sad today as most over the loss of friends and collegues. This stays with us all the time.

Many of us lost friends, relatives, and schoolmates. Many were part of rescue efforts, some were in the building, and some on planes or in the pentagon.

Reasons are many to why and how this happened. Much as all been discussed previously on many forums about whose to blame and the conspiricy that goes along with it. Maybe today we put this aside and just remember those lost. Lets perhaps remember what galvanized the city, the country, and perhaps the world on those sad days 7 years ago.

For a brief time I thought the way we came together and bought out the best of what this country represents.

And don't think for a moment that when we argue or disagree and can listen, write and watch varying opinions, many which speak out against the country and am also reminded how lucky we really are that we can challange the status quo and not be prosecuted.

The 1960s gave way to a massive social change and challanged the government to do better. Maybe its time for a new generation to do this again and move the country forward.

The grass may SEEM to be greener from time to time in other places but few offer so many wonderful things that this country does.

Warts and all, Im proud of the ideals of my country even if IM not always proud of our history. I doubt anyone citizen of any country can truly say anything more about their history either.

If the 18-25 year olds stand up and vote they can dictate the next 40 years of politics. You want change, then young people stand up, walk away from your Wii's, x-box, and playstations and vote!

Then your truly the best of what this country can offer!

Great post Nalod.

Posted by holfresh:

We did come together there for a moment, I remember people lining up to give blood at local hospitals in NYC...I remember news stories of people wandering the streets aimlessly cover in soot and people taking them off the street giving them a shower and clean clothing...

It was a sad time in this Nation's history...I remember going through pictures looking for people I know on the NYTimes website and finding a former college friend there...My neighbor whose house is back to back to mine, died there as well...A buddy of mine, former coworker who worked for Cantor was a near miss, only because his boss forced him to take a long delayed trip to London the week prior...I had another buddy who was late for work that day, driving to work on the Brooklyn Bridge while the first towers was hit...

I remember the feeling coming over me that all the things I thought was important suddenly became unimportant and family, friends and neighbors becoming priority...I remember wanting to do something so badly and wasn't sure what I can do as an individual..

It has to be tough for all those families whose lives has forever changed by this tragic event and I hope somehow they are able to go forward with the support of friends and family...It's been seven years but it seems like just yesterday...You forget this because of your busy daily lives but it's good that we can reflect and remember those who payed dearly with their lives at the hands of fanatics who feel they have a score to settle...Although worst atrocities occurs around the world, it touches you when it's so close to home, literally... God bless all their souls and let's hope we never have to experience such senseless acts not matter where we are in the world...But I doubt that very much...sad...Peace...