[nabs-l] reflecting on the attacks

Tue Sep 13 03:29:15 UTC 2011

Wow!
Ashley, you graduated high school, my 7th grade year!
I remember where I was, that day.
I was in my worst subject, (math class,) when that happened.
It's amazing, that the schools pick a student's worst subject, and
they put them in it, in third period, (third hour,) or whatever you
call it.
That's another thread, for another time.
Blessings, Joshua

On 9/12/11, Ashley Bramlett <bookwormahb at earthlink.net> wrote:
> Hi Nimer,
> Good post. And this will probably be the last I'll say.
> You included Fox and MSNBC in your points which makes your point more
> nonpartisan.
>
> You're right.
> "We should honor their memories by not allowing any individual to
> terrorize America or its interests. And we should do it quick before
> the terrorists hit again. This nation needs unity, not division. Bill
> Orily and Rachel Madow are puppets who spout opinions. It doesn't
> matter whom you like, both of them are opinionated and they heir those
> opinions to the masses. If you let yourself not think freely and get
> dragged in by either side's opinionators, then you deserve every
> inconvenience this government could possibly hand you. That's the
> problem we have now. People have stopped using their brains and
> trusting their instincts and instead relying on msnbc or fox news to
> tell them what's going on. "
>
> Yes that is true. We need to use our brains when forming opinions.
> We need to think for ourselves and not just unquestionly follow someone who
> spouts opinions. Read several news sources; listen to C-span to hear
> congress firsthand.
>
>
> I was going to write something like that, but you said it better than me. My
> intent in bringing this up was to find out what you all did personally or
> publicly to remember 9/11. With over 200 subscribers, some of you probably
> lost a loved one in this tragedy.
> We should integrate into society and do what other Americans are doing to
> commemerate the anniversary.
> I was trying to keep politics out of it.
> Whether conservative or liberal, Christian or not, no one wants this tragedy
> again; no one but that is our enemies here and abroad. Anyone who wants to
> kill innocent Americans is our enemy and has no business here.
>
>
> My brother lost  a friend and I know a blind guy that had to evacuate the
> pentagon. Thankfully he got out safely in the confusion.
> I remember that I was in school that morning as a senior when I got the
> news. Many of you were children or teens and perhaps don't feel much of
> anything about the event since you were safe with family.
> This 9/11 I prayed more and watched more news and watched the memorial
> concert held here in DC at the kennedy center. I am commited to do some sort
> of service project for 9/11.
>
> I hope most of us can get past the political rhetoric and show our
> patriotism and show love for America.
> I mean getting out there and doing normal things is what changing what it
> means to be blind is about.
> Some campuses are holding vigils or doing volunteer service projects.
> Many religious groups are doing something too. So whatever you did, I hope
> you at least took time to remember the tragedy; something as simple as a
> moment of silence is useful.
>
> Let us go forward peacefully. God bless America.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nimer M. Jaber, IC³
> Sent: Monday, September 12, 2011 4:41 AM
> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] reflecting on the attacks
>
> Robin, Carly and all,
>
> Ten years ago this country went through an attack of greater magnitude
> than anyone can know or comprehend if they weren't directly impacted.
> Sure, everyone has to go through airport screenings now and people
> feel inconvenienced, but I guaran-damn-tee you that if another attack
> on the scale of what happened ten years ago happened today, nobody
> would be complaining for a few years until another generation comes
> along and starts getting complacent. We should remember those who
> died. We should honor their memories by not allowing any individual to
> terrorize America or its interests. And we should do it quick before
> the terrorists hit again. This nation needs unity, not division. Bill
> Orily and Rachel Madow are puppets who spout opinions. It doesn't
> matter whom you like, both of them are opinionated and they heir those
> opinions to the masses. If you let yourself not think freely and get
> dragged in by either side's opinionators, then you deserve every
> inconvenience this government could possibly hand you. That's the
> problem we have now. People have stopped using their brains and
> trusting their instincts and instead relying on msnbc or fox news to
> tell them what's going on. Or maybe twitter. If you don't like what
> the United States is doing to other nations and you think the US
> should be soft because maybe you think that somehow other nations are
> just going to back down and forget the US exists, then you've got
> another reality coming to you. If you don't like the United States'
> actions against its enemies who are hell-bent on our destruction, then
> please, leave this country and don't return. If you need transport,
> please let me know and I'm sure we can work out an arrangement. Just
> surrender your passport to me when you leave, OK? And if you join or
> affiliate yourself with a group that wants to destroy the US of A,
> then don't be too surprised if you run into some problems if you take
> any action against us.
>
> Thanks, and I apologize to the mods of this list for helping continue
> this off-topic thread.
>
> On 12.09.2011, Carly <carlymih at earthlink.net> wrote:
>>
>>
>> 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
>>>To: National Association of Blind Students
>>>mailing list ; National Association of Blind
>>>Students mailing list Subject: Re: [nabs-l]
>>>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 >everyoneÃ¢€™s safety/security
>>>on the anniversary. IÃ¢€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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