[nabs-l] reflecting on the attacks
Chris Nusbaum
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Wed Sep 14 20:49:23 UTC 2011
For me, it's the last period of the day. And my least favorite
teacher is somehow my homeroom teacher a lot of times. Anyway...
Chris Nusbaum
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----- Original Message -----
From: Joshua Lester <jlester8462 at students.pccua.edu
To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
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Date sent: Mon, 12 Sep 2011 22:29:15 -0500
Subject: Re: [nabs-l] reflecting on the attacks
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 >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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