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in reply to a message by Phyllis
I often read the postings on the BTN board and just wanted to add something about the terrible events of Tuesday. Here in Britain everyone has been so shocked by the tragedies. The newspapers and tv news have hardly talked about anything else. Tomorrow (Friday) has been declared a day of mourning and we are going to observe a 3 minute silence at work. I am lucky that I did not personally know anyone who was affected, I can't imagine what it must be like for people who have lost loved ones in this way. The main headline on today's Times is "Good will prevail over evil". Let's hope so.
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Thank you, Rosemary...
I live on Long Island, and we've been getting telephone calls from friends and family members in England and Australia. I understand that, in Australia, the news coverage is constant and uninterrupted by commercials and on every major network -- same as here in the U.S. It may be the same in England and elsewhere; I didn't think to ask.
You know, this may sound sappy, but something good is going to come out of this. Already Russia and China have spoken out on the side of the U.S. -- something that, a mere few years ago, one might never have expected to see happen. The terrorists responsible for these heinous crimes against not just America but *the world* are going to find themselves wakening up to a sobering reality.
The terrorist fools who flew their suicide missions gave up their lives in vain. The true martyrs were the innocent victims who died in these attacks. A voice of outrage is growing in response to this, and spreading throughout the world.
The news coverage will not stop -- the horrific images will not stop, until *everyone* in the world has become a witness to what this human scum has done to thousands of innocent people.
-- Nanaea
I live on Long Island, and we've been getting telephone calls from friends and family members in England and Australia. I understand that, in Australia, the news coverage is constant and uninterrupted by commercials and on every major network -- same as here in the U.S. It may be the same in England and elsewhere; I didn't think to ask.
You know, this may sound sappy, but something good is going to come out of this. Already Russia and China have spoken out on the side of the U.S. -- something that, a mere few years ago, one might never have expected to see happen. The terrorists responsible for these heinous crimes against not just America but *the world* are going to find themselves wakening up to a sobering reality.
The terrorist fools who flew their suicide missions gave up their lives in vain. The true martyrs were the innocent victims who died in these attacks. A voice of outrage is growing in response to this, and spreading throughout the world.
The news coverage will not stop -- the horrific images will not stop, until *everyone* in the world has become a witness to what this human scum has done to thousands of innocent people.
-- Nanaea
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I was so touched...
...when I learned that "The Star-Spangled Banner" was played during the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace. I cannot adequately express what that symbol of international support and solidarity meant to me as just one quiet U.S . citizen...imagine its collective effect upon the morale of the entire country. I am so appreciative.
...when I learned that "The Star-Spangled Banner" was played during the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace. I cannot adequately express what that symbol of international support and solidarity meant to me as just one quiet U.S . citizen...imagine its collective effect upon the morale of the entire country. I am so appreciative.
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I cannot agree with you more, Zelda . I have tried my hardest not to shed a tear. Not because I don't feel for all the American's who have lost their lives, but because I don't want the bastards that did this to have the satisfaction of this American's tears. That all changed when I heard about Buckingham Palace's playing of The Star Spangeled Banner. It is a truely comforting feeling that we have so many countries behind us, and to hear all the kind words that citizens of dozens of countries have offered. I cried because I felt touched. The U.S . has stood by countless countries in their darkest hours, and it is truely honorable of them to stand by us in ours.
Sarahjeanne
Sarahjeanne
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Wow I must be behind... I did not know that they played the start spangled banner at the palace! I heard a little something but wasnt sure on exactly what they had done! Knowing this now makes me so happy that they are here for us! I really hate all this because my son Caleb is in Flordia and he isnt suppose to be back for another week but I am afraid for him to get on a plane! I know it is stupid but I am really scared and probably wont be able to sleep the night before he comes home! I actually havent had Caleb to hold at all through this terriable ordeal! I am touched by how we as americans have came together for the most part and how other countries have shown that they are here for us! I cant bare to watch the plan hit the WTC anymore! It makes my heart sink and I wish I could do something to help! But I cant being pregnant and all! Just to be a supporter I guess to all those families! I am rambling again!
My love to everyone!
Gia
My love to everyone!
Gia
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Gia (and anybody else who's interested)
You can still do a lot for those who'll need help in the long run.
I remember reading an article about the last survivor of the Omagh bombing to go home. The bombing in Omagh, County Tyrone , Northern Ireland, occurred in August of 1998, and the lady didn't come home until almost Christmas (it was her Christmas present to her remaining children. Her youngest died in the bombing).
She needed quite a number of surgeries and rehabilitation (as did most of the survivors), and I'm pretty sure that some of them are still requiring some form of aid (not monetary, but in the form of rehab, psychological, somebody to listen and/or hold a hand, etc.).
I know that what happened in New York was considerably worse in the amount of lives lost, but in reality, it really isn't, because just one person can make a hell of a difference in the lives of those who had lost friends and/or loved ones in the insanity of terrorism. When all the damn fanfare is gone, there is still going to be a need for the quiet heroes and heroines.
And (if what I'm hearing is right) war breaks out, EVERYBODY'S gonna have to be there for the next person, no matter where that person is from or what his/her religion is or anything. Even if it's seeing/holding your next child, despite the squirming that'll probably happen (wars are NEVER really short, just battles).
Nanaea , if your canine companions are of an easy temperment, they could be of as much assistance as Gia 's children in both the short and long runs.
Thanks, Mike C., for letting me toss in my two pennies (ka-ching)
Phyllis (aka Sidhe Uaine or Gaia Euphoria)
You can still do a lot for those who'll need help in the long run.
I remember reading an article about the last survivor of the Omagh bombing to go home. The bombing in Omagh, County Tyrone , Northern Ireland, occurred in August of 1998, and the lady didn't come home until almost Christmas (it was her Christmas present to her remaining children. Her youngest died in the bombing).
She needed quite a number of surgeries and rehabilitation (as did most of the survivors), and I'm pretty sure that some of them are still requiring some form of aid (not monetary, but in the form of rehab, psychological, somebody to listen and/or hold a hand, etc.).
I know that what happened in New York was considerably worse in the amount of lives lost, but in reality, it really isn't, because just one person can make a hell of a difference in the lives of those who had lost friends and/or loved ones in the insanity of terrorism. When all the damn fanfare is gone, there is still going to be a need for the quiet heroes and heroines.
And (if what I'm hearing is right) war breaks out, EVERYBODY'S gonna have to be there for the next person, no matter where that person is from or what his/her religion is or anything. Even if it's seeing/holding your next child, despite the squirming that'll probably happen (wars are NEVER really short, just battles).
Nanaea , if your canine companions are of an easy temperment, they could be of as much assistance as Gia 's children in both the short and long runs.
Thanks, Mike C., for letting me toss in my two pennies (ka-ching)
Phyllis (aka Sidhe Uaine or Gaia Euphoria)
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True Phyllis I can do more later with my children! I just wish there was something I could do now. But I cant give blood cause I am pregnant! And I have no extra money at the momment due to me moving and paying money to break my lease! But I plan to hopefully give some money once I get things back in order! Things are so crazy everywhere! I moved into my new apartment the day before the WTC thing! So everything was really overwhelming! But I may have to do more later!
Thanks!!
Gia
Thanks!!
Gia
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Gia
You have two working arms? Your child has two working arms? Use them. I heard about some "mischief" during Arab Fest here in Milwaukee and I wonder if it will continue at the Holiday Folk Fair here in Milwaukee (I volunteer there, so I kinda keep an eye/ear out for what gives).
I was listening to NPR broadcasts yesterday, and one of the segments was about an Afghani mosque in Flushing, NY. They were anxiously awaiting word about one of the members who worked at the World Trade Center, and, at the same time, trying to avoid being attacked by donkeys who call themselves real Americans.
I also reread a book about an all Japanese-American unit that fought during WWII, and I thought about those men who were forced out of their homes and marched over to a concentration camp just because their ancestors happened to come from the same country as the men who bombed Pearl Harbor. Are we going to do something like that to the Afghan people living in the United States? Or the "Arabs" (some of them aren't muslim or even from the Middle East)
I must stop before I send a fist through the monitor (I'm at school, so it's not mine that I would be destroying). Goddess knows I'm furious enough to do it.
Phyllis (aka Sidhe Uaine or Gaia Euphoria) (who needs a kitty break)
You have two working arms? Your child has two working arms? Use them. I heard about some "mischief" during Arab Fest here in Milwaukee and I wonder if it will continue at the Holiday Folk Fair here in Milwaukee (I volunteer there, so I kinda keep an eye/ear out for what gives).
I was listening to NPR broadcasts yesterday, and one of the segments was about an Afghani mosque in Flushing, NY. They were anxiously awaiting word about one of the members who worked at the World Trade Center, and, at the same time, trying to avoid being attacked by donkeys who call themselves real Americans.
I also reread a book about an all Japanese-American unit that fought during WWII, and I thought about those men who were forced out of their homes and marched over to a concentration camp just because their ancestors happened to come from the same country as the men who bombed Pearl Harbor. Are we going to do something like that to the Afghan people living in the United States? Or the "Arabs" (some of them aren't muslim or even from the Middle East)
I must stop before I send a fist through the monitor (I'm at school, so it's not mine that I would be destroying). Goddess knows I'm furious enough to do it.
Phyllis (aka Sidhe Uaine or Gaia Euphoria) (who needs a kitty break)
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