One of the darkest days in history in the US. Maybe not the darkest day, but it's definitely one of them. Today is the day that the twin towers were attacked. Today is the day where everything changed.
Thousands and thousands of people lost their lives today. Firefighters lost their lives trying to save the people from the horrific accident. Lives were changed. Scars were had.
Do you remember what you were doing on that dark day?
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Me, I was at school, being outside for physical ed.
I cannot imagine how scary it had to of been for the people in New York though. I watched the clip of both planes hitting the tower last year as the 10 anniversary. And I cried so hard. And then there were things on TV about it. My goodness. I was only 11 at the time so I had no idea what was actually going on.
Sure, I was shocked and all that this happened, but I didn't know why or who and it took me many years to finally understand it. It almost breaks my heart just thinking about it. You watch the videos, and you can see people jumping out of the tower. It's so heartbreaking. Heck, I'm just tearing up right now just thinking about it.
This is definitely something we all will remember for the rest of our lives. And hopefully the next generations never have to have something like this happen.
While I do mourn for those who passed away, I do not believe this is the darkest even in history (Not even in United States history, but that is not for here or later)
When I first heard about the twin towers being attacked I was in school I believe I was in 7th grade at the time. Of course it did not really phase me because I was not too sure about what to feel, I felt sad that people had to die and not for a good cause. Even when the Pentagon got attacked I was still not really sure what to feel.
To anyone that had family on this tragic event, I do mourn and I am sorry that this even transpired.
I'm sorta with Xannidel, but I'm a bit more skeptical.
As much as I am sorry for the people involved in the incident (both victims and families), tagging the event as the 'worse day in history' is plain bullshit created by the US.
Since it goes way beyond the point of the thread and against the liberty of thoughts, I'm refraining myself from an unnecessary rage outburst.
Quote:To anyone that had family on this tragic event, I do mourn and I am sorry that this even transpired.
I'll just say that I was in grade school busily doing my homework. I happened to be seated in the back of the class due to the current arrangement so I was a bit oblivious to the fact that a TV had been rolled in at first. My teacher was actually from New York so this was an even bigger deal for him since there was a chance people he knew could've been in the Towers.
We actually watched the TV for the rest of the day instead of doing anymore school work. I talked to some friends who went to public school (for 1st through 8th grade I went to a crappy Christian school) and they said the teachers actually chose to not say anything because they were afraid it would freak the kids out too much. Pffft.
I remember the day clearly, I was in middle school in my keyboarding class and the teacher decided to turn on the TV in the room for us to watch (although not sure why you would want to show a tragic event to middle schoolers). Anyways, all I remember after that was a lot of the students being scolded cause they thought it was some sort of movie scene and were cheering..and laughing at the sight.
The rest of the day was really...well silent cause 90% of the students left the school day early due to their parents picking them up....
I never said it was the darkest, I said it was one of the darkest days.
Heck, the first 7 words are "One of the darkest days in history."
You're not saying the day wasn't dark for ALL of those people who lost lives that day? Ok.
(09-12-2012 03:54 AM)A Zombie Riot Wrote: [ -> ]I never said it was the darkest, I said it was one of the darkest days.
Heck, the first 7 words are "One of the darkest days in history."
You're not saying the day wasn't dark for ALL of those people who lost lives that day? Ok.
IN HISTORY,you left that part out.Because most parts from the other side that is not USA(like i dunno,Russia, Iraq etc.) are happy about it.
Though when i heard about,I felt sad.
Nowadays,I keep hearing my colleagues arguing that America deserve it and what not.
I forgot the 'in the US' part. I'll fix it.
I was 4 years old, but I do remember a bit of it. I was with my mom at home and when she heard of it she immediately turned on the TV and we watched as the Towers collapsed.
Before I inevitably piss someone off with what I'm about to say I will add a disclaimer: These are my own personal opinions and feelings, but don't get me wrong, I am truly sorry for anyone who had family killed in the 9/11 attacks. *disclaimer over* also if you want to say anything to me about my opinions in a negative manner consult me in the PMs please, I do not wish to ruin this thread with an argument, also as an extra measure I'm putting in a spoiler just so you read this first.
I personally have never felt like this day has had an impact on me at all for the most part, I didn't when it happened because I was in elementary school and didn't even know about it till I got home, (school didn't want to upset the kids and all.) and even then I had no idea what was going on and didn't even really understand it till a year later when we talked about it in school again ('cause you know...it was 9/11...again...I don't watch the news.), and it doesn't really make me feel anything now because it's 11 years later and I have stopped feeling feelings for the most part because I'm a horrible person. Also here's where you should re-read the disclaimer, because I really think everyone who wasn't involved in anyway with 9/11 should stop making such a big deal out of it, (also this thread is not making a big deal out of it in my personal opinion.) don't get me wrong it's no laughing matter but it's been over a decade. Now it has just become one of those horrible events we remember for one day and then forget about for the rest of the year.
Edit: The thing messed up and double posted.
I see your points and I honestly respect them.
It doesn't affect me because I didn't lose anyone that day. But to the people who did lose loved ones, it's still a hard day for them, you know.
(09-12-2012 10:08 AM)A Zombie Riot Wrote: [ -> ]It doesn't affect me because I didn't lose anyone that day. But to the people who did lose loved ones, it's still a hard day for them, you know.
That is why I added the disclaimer good sir, to express that I do know that and my genuine sorrow for them. Also I just remembered a little something that is related to this that made me laugh a little bit today, I was at school and wanted to go down to the library to get a book to read so the teacher had to write me up a pass so I wouldn't get stopped, and then she left the date area blank saying she couldn't remember the date and I'm just standing there giggling to myself thinking, "wow she really forgot it's 9/11 today."
(09-12-2012 04:49 AM)Berry Wrote: [ -> ] (09-12-2012 03:54 AM)A Zombie Riot Wrote: [ -> ]I never said it was the darkest, I said it was one of the darkest days.
Heck, the first 7 words are "One of the darkest days in history."
You're not saying the day wasn't dark for ALL of those people who lost lives that day? Ok.
IN HISTORY,you left that part out.Because most parts from the other side that is not USA(like i dunno,Russia, Iraq etc.) are happy about it.
Though when i heard about,I felt sad.
Nowadays,I keep hearing my colleagues arguing that America deserve it and what not.
Dude, stop saying shit you don't have any clue about for other countries's feelings of events. Niether Russia nor Iraq were "happy" about it, especially not Iraq after the U.S. sent in the cavalry based on speculation...
Anhow, my thoughts on the matter are as follows: I don't know what the hell happened, and I'm pissed about it. I'm in the middle, leaning towards the conspiracy theory side, not because they make a ton of sense, but because they make more sense than what we're being fed here in the good 'ol US of A. The government has admitted to lying to the people in the past over matters of alleged attacks, namely the Gulf of Tauken incident, and they haven't released shit about what actually happened on 9/11, so I'm not buying what little they did say. That being said, to put it in perspective, it's not the darkest day in history of civilization, just saying.
Well there's my two pesos, not trying to enrage anybody, just stating my opinion. Oh, and I do feel bad for those who died and those who continue to die in this perpetual war, as well as their family members.
@cingchris
Do you know what day the Americans bombed Hiroshima?
On 9/11 2000 people died due to terrorist attacks.
In "true Aemrican" retaliation, 2 million Iraqis, Afghans (and other possible nationalities in those regions). Have been killed. Over 300 000 being civilian casualties and 100+ in this month alone. But who pays respect and tribute to those men and women, or who cares?
America: Too busy watching 2 and Half Men to care, soz.
9/11 Meh.
@BumblebeeCody
Umm...excuse me? I'm sorry but you are going to have to spell out the point you are trying to make and why. I have a guess as to what you are getting at but I have no clue what I could have said to make you try to say that, so I'm just gonna not assume and just ask for clarification before I say anything.