[nabs-l] reflecting on the attacks

[Ashley Bramlett]

Carley,
Yes lives are lost due to American military actions. Whether fighting where 
we do is right or wrong is a political comment so  I will not
go there. But two wrongs do not make a right. The fact is we have terrorists 
out there who want to destroy us even though we did not touch them. Remember 
911 was a peaceful calm day. Everyone was at work or school going about 
their normal business. Then without warning, we had these morning attacks.
They attacked us and there was dying for no reason. They killed innocent 
people. I was watching the news tonight and it highlighted the stories of 
children, first responders, journalists and survivors.
For instance one lady is now going to college, but as a kid, she was 
impacted. Her mother worked in the pentagon and died that day. She spoke 
about having to grow up fast and take on more adult responsibilities. She 
had to put her college degree on hold. Instead she got a job to help she and 
her family out. She tried to be strong and hide her feelings as she became 
the woman of the house to replace her mother. Now she goes to school online 
and is a part time singer.
She still misses her mother, but tries to go on with life with her dad and 
remaining family; after all, her mom would want that.
That is just one story-- one girl whose life was changed forever. Many kids 
lost a parent in the attack; others lost their spouse.
Oh, and I know a blind employee who was there and had to evacuate from the 
pentagon. He felt lost outside a different exit and it was a mob scene. 
Someone assisted him outside to find the bus stop or something. I was glad 
he got out safely.

So that is something to think about. Of course you are entitled to your 
opinion. But I hope we can aknowledge the suffering the country went through 
as well as the innocent people who die every day here and abroad.

Ashley
-----Original Message----- 
From: Carly
Sent: Sunday, September 11, 2011 9:24 PM
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Good afternoon, List,

Just because Americans were the souls who
perished in the blasts, the universe is somehow,
expected to change? Folks die daily usually at
the hands of American interests. Imagine the
scales of life, finding equivalence?At 12:26 PM
9/11/2011, Ashley Bramlett wrote:
>Hi all, We all have varying views on how to address safety and security. 
>But somehow, some way, those terrorists got through. We were attacked a 
>decade ago. I was finishing a class in high school when I heard the news. 
>School was closed the next day. Our school had an assembly where the choir, 
>band, and other groups performed to commemorate 9/11. I hope that we all 
>take a moment to reflect on it. I will be praying for our country and 
>everyone’s safety/security on the anniversary. I’m a Christian so I 
>have faith that we will grow stronger as a nation. If you had a loved one 
>impacted by the attack, I hope you recovered somewhat from the tragedy. 
>Some pray in churches, others are going to public memorials today and still 
>others will do volunteer service to serve the country. If you are doing 
>anything different or special, I hope it goes well for you.  Take care. 
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