I know I havn't changed. All of this effected me very little over the past year. And yes I am sad for those that lost loved ones, but I can't force myself to feel effected. And you do have a point. This country (and the world for that matter) has a tendency to focus on the negative and the gruesome. I have a problem with the way this day has been exploited. The concert for New York was a step in the right direction, but that hardly makes up for the millions of steps in the wrong direction. Today should be a day of quiet remembrance. Today should be a day mourning for those that lost loved ones. And today should be a day of celebration for the entire country because last year, on this day, we regained our strength. Maybe my views are completely fucked up....but for every tragedy, there is a miracle. And I find that a reason to celebrate. My heart goes out to all those who are grieving. But I think it was said best this morning by Nat. "Happy 9-11" It may seem disrespectful...but if you think about it. There are reasons to be happy. And unfortunately, that's all I have cause to be. Now, I'm going to go play some video games before I actually decide to do some homework.
I also know you can't spell "haven't" j/kfraglSeptember 11 2002, 10:14:51 UTC
Why should anyone force themselves to mourn? What do you have to mourn for. I really think America should take this day back. We shouldn't give it to them. It's not theirs. Screw them. It's our day. We should take it back with happiness that we still live and that this world isn't as cruel as it may seem. We should be happy that we're moving on. We should be happy that we had those people in our lives for the time that we did. You're right, too much exploitation for ratings or whatever. I just saw a great commercial. They were showing houses on an american street. It could be anywhere in America. A voice-over comes in and says "On September 11th terrorists tried to change this country forever" fades to black...comes back with a shot of the same street...only every single house has an american flag on it...voice-over "they succeded." It made me smile. Though a lot of people are showing fake patriotism while waving a flag. The commercial still symbolizes the people that really love this country and more importantly...the people in it.
Re: I also know you can't spell "haven't" j/kalyngodesSeptember 11 2002, 10:32:36 UTC
YOu know...that commecial is the right way to go about it. But it still sucks that the media is making it so completely public. Anyway...Sorry about the typo. In all honesty....I don't know how to spell the word in question. *sigh* I guess I should go sulk now.....*hangs head in shame*
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You're right, too much exploitation for ratings or whatever.
I just saw a great commercial. They were showing houses on an american street. It could be anywhere in America. A voice-over comes in and says "On September 11th terrorists tried to change this country forever"
fades to black...comes back with a shot of the same street...only every single house has an american flag on it...voice-over "they succeded."
It made me smile. Though a lot of people are showing fake patriotism while waving a flag. The commercial still symbolizes the people that really love this country and more importantly...the people in it.
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Just kidding.
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