[nabs-l] reflecting on the attacks

[Carly]

Hi, Ashley,

Is it me, or does an idea persist that for a mere 
fact that those who suffred on 9/11 happened to 
be American in nationality or white in 
race,  somehow make it more of a tragedy? As I 
have said, America murders innocents  in it's 
drone and other atacks (for the uninitiated, 
drone attacks refer to a methodical killing via a 
machine), on a daily freaking basis yet, who can 
cry for those so unfortunate as to not be born American, or white?
And J. Lester I have absolutely ZERO interest in 
watching a blow hard like Bill O'Reilly even if 
it remains a perscription of your's.
  OOryleAt 08:04 PM 9/11/2011, Ashley Bramlett wrote:
>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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>reflecting on the attacks 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 >everyone̢۪s safety/security 
>on the anniversary. Iâ€â¢â‚¬â„¢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. >Ashley 
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