Comments on: I don’t care about 9/11.

By: This is not the post I planned on writing today… « My 2 Cents

This is not the post I planned on writing today… « My 2 Cents — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:09:44 +0000

[...] thinks that most people in the US are sheep and need to… realize that our goal should be prevention of another 9/11 in the future. Not [...]

By: John Carr

John Carr — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 12:43:57 +0000

I agree with the original post. It is disgusting that companies such as HBO do everything they can to make a buck off of the tragedy of 911. The media is absolutely disgusting also. Every station and newspaper is out to make a buck off of it. Even Broadway jumps on the bandwagon to make some money. It’s depressing what this country has become.

By: muskrat

muskrat — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:49:10 +0000

I get upset about the loss of liberties…I used to rant about it as the “patriot” act started making its way through Congress. But I still find myself like a sheep on the actual day.

By: Maria

Maria — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:35:58 +0000

Well spoken, Adam. To me, it’s okay to mourn what happened. To be affected and horrified by the tragedy and the violence. Other awful acts don’t make this awful act less awful. I think it’s much easier to have an emotional reaction to something you can relate to or picture yourself part of. So, I sympathize with those who are haunted by 9/11.

BUT, yes. The racism. The excuses. The war. So much of the aftermath has been infuriating and disappointing.

By: Avitable

Avitable — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 17:33:28 +0000

Willie, thanks for clarifying, and I appreciate you coming back to give your pov.

By: Willie G

Willie G — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:01:11 +0000

I appreciate your openness to my point-of-view. That’s one reason I continue to visit your site each day. However, in this case I feel such strong emotions for the senseless loss of life on 9/11/01 that prolonging commentary on this discussion would only serve to desecrate the memory of the innocent family and friends that were lost. I believe your stated opinions would have been equally as valid and well stated without diminishing the personal tragedy of those left behind to mourn. Peace to you.

By: Avitable

Avitable — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 02:38:02 +0000

BBM, I don’t think we should move on like nothing has happened. I think that using that to justify what we’ve done as a result is wrong, especially since many more people die in many worse situations in countries around the world every day. It was a tragedy, but now it’s become a buzzword, and I hate that.

By: Black Belt Mama

Black Belt Mama — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 02:36:06 +0000

Have you ever been to the sites of the plane crash in Shanksville, the Pentagon, or the WTC sites? I have and there is something about going there that affects you very deeply.

In Shanksville, the families made small crosses and decorated them for their loved ones who died. Each cross is a unique representation of each person who died on that plane. It is unsettling and something that I will never (and don’t want to ever) forget. I also knew someone from college who died in NYC that day. I think it’s a bit different for people who live closer, geographically, to where it happened.

While I agree that we haven’t handled things perfecty post 9/11, I think that moving on like nothing ever happened would have been completely wrong.

We’re going to have to agree to disagree on this issue, Avi.

By: Avitable

Avitable — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 19:51:49 +0000

BPR, well, hi there. Amanda, you must bow down with obeisance to everything I say! Sybil, I'm always right! Undomestic Diva, so, you don't agree? Poppy Buxom, yes! Those people drive me nuts! WillieG, if you disagree, please feel free to be vocal - I don't mind people's opinions! Matt-Man, I'm usually pretty long-winded. And long-penised. Special K, I'm just not a weeper. Andria, no, not an asshole at all! I just can't make myself feel the way that everyone seems to. KAT, I don't blame you in the slightest. Lynda, I can definitely understand people being affected who were actually affected. It's the other people I can't understand. Selma, extremely tragic, and there are Americans who would cheer that, too. Janna, I still haven't gotten any hate mail. Everybody's scared of me, I think. Othurme, maybe it will help change their mind? Or do you disagree with me? Blondefabulous, my knickers, too. Britt, it's okay to be sad for people who have died. But at some point, years later, if you have no connection to those people, it's just emotional immaturity. It's like people who cried when Kennedy died. SciFi Dad, thanks for the input! Turnbaby, very nicely put. Elisa, being sad that people died isn't being a sheep. But seeing it as something more than a tragedy among many tragedies is just poor perspective. Always Home, it will be nice to see if we ever have an election when 9/11 isn't some cornerstone of political manipulation. Wayne, I read your other blog - whallthepeople.com - I know you think that! Princess of the Universe, sweet! Grant, I'm too busy sitting home crying. Faiqa, that pisses me off so much that you've been treated like that. And the fact that there are people in the US who consider themselves Americans who would say that it's for the greater good makes me very sad. Crystal, I'm not using it as a representation of my political views. Just my personal ones. Since it was a personal tragedy. Finn, ok, you can cry. I guess. Anon-i-mouse, thanks for the link. Jay, that's an excellent point. Marty, well, I can't fault the people who died, obviously. I fault what the term "9/11" has become. Robin, I agree. Atomic Bombshell, anytime. Ghost of Keywork, that's why I'm voting for Obama. And Iraq had everything to do with 9/11. Bush used 9/11 to push into Iraq. BE Earl, I would if "9/11" wasn't a catchphrase now. Hilly, people die every day! Hoosier Girl, did you think the same thing when Oklahoma City got bombed? Em, that's because I'm a geeeenius! Metalmom, well, duh. TrishK, what happened? Robin, me, elitist? Never! Jasmine, blunt is my middle name. Shelli, that is a good point. Mari, I think I might have too many skeletons in my closet. Although I'm about as qualified as Sarah Palin. Tracy, feelings hurt my brain! Stephanie, worse tragedies happen every day around the world. Are you just crying nonstop? FWG, penile gazing does that.

By: Fantasy Writer Guy

Fantasy Writer Guy — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 02:50:56 +0000

For a guy who blogs about his penis for cheap laughs — you sure have access to a lot of valid insights. Kudos.