Seven Years Later: Are people starting to forget?
- Thread starter Spleen
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That is one of the reasons I edited it. But my point was that all preventable deaths matter. I am not sure if the Tsunami deaths were preventable.
I will give another example instead: 800,000 Rwandans were massacred. 3,000 in 9/11. So 9/11 means about 1/264th to me as the Rwandan massacre.
ChefChiTown
The secret ingredient? MY BALLS
Oh, I know. You have to remember that 9/11 is no different than any other sort of anniversary. Veteran's Day, Memorial Day, even birthdays...after a while, nobody really cares anymore. Sure, we all know what day it is, we just don't care to make it a big deal.
what are you talking about? you asked me to name some observations and I did so. I don't care about illegal immigrants, I care about harassment of US citizens. my mention of nazism was merely in regards to fervent and sensational nationalism. if you want to partake in absurdity and ignore what I was actually saying, then I guess I can't do much about it.
Considering that 9/11 knocked this country onto a course of unilateral military action against other nations in the name of promoting democracy around the world through pre-emptive war especially in the middle east (see the Bush Doctrine) while at the same time adopting a "whatever it takes" attitude when it comes to combating whatever the US government wants to label as "terrorism" by infringing upon individuals basic civil liberties by suspending habeas corpus, advocating torture, spying illegally and holding prisoners indefinately without charge. I don't think anyone will forget anytime soon.
Although, I do think that the emotional "wounds" have healed and that most people don't give a fuck anymore.
Although, I do think that the emotional "wounds" have healed and that most people don't give a fuck anymore.
all politics aside, whenever people encounter a tragedy, especially a very large one, it is really devastating in that it makes you realize just how out of control everything is for you. I think that everyone was really in a state of shock. Of course no one is going to, nor would they want to, keep feeling that same way. As time goes by memories fade and they get replaced by new experiences, for good and bad.
Facetious
Moderated
How about a remembrance to help remind us that our defenses are essential ?
Here's what I would be in remembrance of -
√ The initial '93 attack was intended to knock one trade center building center tower into the other. (failed) (Thank whatever deity you like - Or Not)
√ The bastards came back on (9 - 11 - 01) to reassert themselves
i.e. - finish the job. (sucker punch II) (Now we really oughta be pissed !)
profiler ? me ? you bet !
ChefChiTown
The secret ingredient? MY BALLS
I would be somewhat ok with that, but unfortunately, that's not what happens.
We are just constantly reminded of how sad it was and that's it. If you were at a baseball game today you wouldn't hear the announcer say "now, we're going to have a moment of silence so we can reflect on how important national defense is to our country and all of it's citizens", you would hear the announcer say "now, we're going to have a moment of silence as a tribute to all of the people who died on 9/11."
Personally, I think it's annoying and stupid. There is nothing wrong with it, but I'm not one of those people who sees the point in a meaningless, almost ritualistic event to help signify something that sucked. People have funerals and claim that it's to "pay respect to the dead", but the people are dead...they have no clue what's going on. People just "pay tribute" to tragic events (for the most part, IMO) to put on a show for the public. They feel like they have to sulk and mourn or else everyone will think they're a bad person. No, they're just adults who accept tragedy and move on with their lives.
If people want to feel sad and remember what happened, go ahead, but I hate when it's forced upon me.
PlasmaTwa2
The Second-Hottest Man in my Mother's Basement
If anything September 11th should be a day to remember and honour the brave firefighters who were involved in the attack
Philbert
Banned
You're an honest shithead...
For those that really get it...
http://www.artistic-designers.com/bkgds/heroes.html
For those who don't...watch a porn vid and don't think about it.
Fine, I agree.
Then so should all the victims of Pearl Harbor, Nagasaki, Hiroshima, Hamburg, Tokyo, New Orleans, Andersonville, Rotterdam, My Lai, Battan, Auschwitz, etc...
Philbert
Banned
They are...just not by you.
You're absolutely right Vern. We should petition the UN to pass a resolution for World Tragedy Day, so we can consolidate all historical events of human aggression and natural catastrophes in order to honor all of the victims in one big shebang. That leaves the rest of the 364 days to carry on with your meaningless life. . .
:thefinger
ChefChiTown
The secret ingredient? MY BALLS
I'm assuming you were being sarcastic, but that's actually a good idea. Before you know it, every single day (at least here in the US) will be "in rememberence" for some bullshit that happened years ago that nobody wants to recall emotionally.
Calling calpoon a shithead for posting his thoughtfully expressed opinion. Well done philbert. Once again you show everyone what a nice guy you are.
Philbert
Banned
Calling calpoon a shithead for posting his thoughtfully expressed opinion. Well done philbert. Once again you show everyone what a nice guy you are.
As a person who consistantly calls people rude names for expressing their thoughtly expressed opinions, you are in no position to whine about what someone else says; read carefully his post (something you rarely do); I was merely accepting his invitation.
Silly child...
