9/11, relived on MSNBC

I myself am not sure if this is fitting or if it is poor taste. Looking back, it is so strange to see how lax things were that airlines were unsure of planes wherabouts. I am interested to know what reaction NBC will be getting from this.

I agree that we should not show any footage from that day. No one needs to be reminded of the planes smashing into the buildings. We all have that image burned into our memory forever. I do agree as a nation we have forgtten about that day and how our innocense was lost from that day on. i myself will never forget that day along with all the innocent people that were lost that day. As a nation I think we should stop focusing on whether or not a politiician calls another politician a PIG and focus on what really is important to this country.

I think for a network to re-air the footage from that day is ok as a means of reminding us what happened (and for kids to learn what happened). I think incorporating footage from that day into political propaganda and using it at a political rally (the Republican National Convention) is sickening.

Who cares, really? Turn the channel if you don't want to see it or find it is in poor taste. Why does everyone forget they have this choice instead of becoming irate enough to post their largely irrelevent thoughts on the intertubes.

While the archival footage is unpleasant to watch, especially if one had lost friends or loved ones, the videos of these events are no more in poor taste than watching scenes of war where people are killed. These events happened. This is history. People died. We can not and should not bury the footage because some feel that showing it again is in poor taste, as if the attacks never happened. When was showing events such as these ever in "good taste," anyway? The matter of taste has nothing to do with anything connected with history.

I think that this is a reminder to all of us that as a nation, we can never allow events such as this to happen again, to the extent that we can prevent it.

It depends on the context. I have no problem with media outlets showing the footage in a documentary or in a broadcast commemorating the victims of 9/11. I do have a problem with the RNC showing it as an advert, a fear tactic and a rallying cry for the Republican base at their National Convention. The Republican party does not own or embody the spirit and resolve we all shared on that day. All Americans own it.

I think its fitting, since we must never allow ourselves to be that complacent about what our enemies are capable of. We show footage of Pearl Harbor, its the modern day equivalent.

The footage from 9/11/01 should be telecast - and often. The time between then and now is proof positive that a large number of the citizenry needs to be reminded of the horror of that day and the evil nature of our enemy.

I'm a little put off by this. The Democrats cried foul when the Republicans used 9-11 footage at the convention. Keith Olberman, last night, lambasted J. McShame for politicizing 9-11. By running footage today - even though there is no attempt to politicize, it gets very close to hypocricy

I do not think it is fitting to relive the events of 9/11/01. We can certainly remember that terrible day without reliving the view of it on film.

As sad as it is to relive the events of September 11th , I think it is best to see those images and to here the news events from that very awful day 7 years ago . I believe that too many people in this country are forgetting what happened on 9/11 and now it's just business as usual. We should never forget .

It's something else - it's an attempt to correct the public's perception of MSNBC as a network with bad taste (since Keith Olbermann's remarks after the showing of the Republican Convention's 9/11 Memorial Video Broadcast were perceived as tasteless. I'm with Keith on his remarks.)

The we-shall-never-forget memorials to 9/11 are on the ground, in the air, and at sea in and around Afghanistgan, Iraq and Pakistan. They are also working long days at The Pentagon, in The Intelligence Community and at many defense contractors around the country.

I'd prefer to see us finish our work in those countries ASAP and put OUR nation on a "nation building" program. THAT would be a more appropriate use of our passion, our commitment, our people and our money.

Cheers,

Greg

I myself am torn if it is fitting or in poor taste, I personally lost no one on 9/11 and those images haunted me for weeks every time I closed my eyes....I can't imagine the pain the people endured that lost love ones and have to relive seeing those images....

To continue to show and re-show the footage of the tragedy and the destruction is in poor taste. It is one thing to show a photo of the attack or the aftermath while discussing the anniversary but why make vistim's families, friends, and colleagues hear the noises, the screams and the confusion all over again?

It only serves to glorify the destruction, which should be the furthest thing from our goal as a country, or NBC's as a broadcaster.

Not only is it fitting to show this footage, it should be mandatory viewing. Not to show for poitical reasons or for ratings - but I think it's hugely important for Americans to NEVER FORGET what happened this day. By forgetting the horror, we diminish our capacity to move forward in a direction that most protects us from this happening again.

I don't know know what I think about it taste-wise. I am glad that I did not know it was on or I may have tuned in. I do not need to see it again - I remember it too well. almost every little detail of that day. It still has a tremendous impact on me and I really don't want to re-live it.

This is a difficult question. I think of the horrific scenes of holocaust victims during WWII; without these visual images – some may not understand or be aware of the shockingly dark side of man. These horrendous visual images will forever be in my mind, and may allow future generations to fully appreciate how a human being can afflict such pain on another human being.

I watched the MSNBC rebroadcast as well. Seeing the actual events as they happened is the perfect reminder of how delicate yet firmly rooted our freedoms are. You are correct that the "apolitical" momentum of the rebroadcast is "unsanitized" as well it should be.

For me personally I think airing the footage is a stark reminder of how serious life can become. Of course I do not wish to reopen the wounds of the families and friends who have lost loved ones.
I believe most of society tends to take things less than serious because we are conditioned to cope as instantly as possible with serious events and move on. Our hectic lives dictate it.. But 9/11 has become an exception for me. For the first few years after the tradgedy I could not bear to see the footage. Now, however, I believe it forces me to remember that day that so many innocent people suffered. And to remember that for a little while we stood together as Americans. I believe it did my soul good, but again I do not want to hurt those so much more deeply connected to the event.

The terrorists are out there and they want to attack us again. Make sure you vote Republican so they can keep us safe! (Oh and ban abortion too because a women should not have the right to make decisions on her own).

Never Forget. Never.

It is the context it is shown in that matters most. I won't watch it. There are kids, teenagers, students, etc. that may not have seen it; others may watch to apoliticize it. It is a shame that political parties use this day for their own means. The events, feelings, response to it, etc. belong to us, as American people. They do not belong to a politcal party or any other organization to be used as a means to an end. Anyone who uses it as such should be called on it, by the American people. It is the only thing I can think of over the past decade that has brought us together as a country, as sad as that may be. Remember it, view it (if you want), and think of what it really means, not what politicians want us to think it means.

Good Taste? all those people killed on 9-11 was that good taste? People's attention span is so short today we need these images to remind and keep aware of what is going on in the world. It's a part of being vigilant.

It absolutely should be shown and often so that we never forget what happened!!!

This is a difficult question. I think of the horrific scenes of holocaust victims during WWII; without these visual images – some may not understand or be aware of the shockingly dark side of man. These horrendous visual images will forever be in my mind, and may allow future generations to fully appreciate how a human being can afflict such pain on another human being.

God bless.

We need to continue to see it. It was horrific and if it becomes a blur, we'll lose interest, once again become apathetic and will be seeing it happen again all too soon.

When Rodney King was beaten, the policemen tried for his beating were acquitted. Part of the reason for the acquittal was the jury had become desensitized to the footage of King being beaten. This tactic is often used by the defense, with success.

My concern is that the 9/11 footage being used repeatedly will have a similar impact. Although I know for sure that I have yet to be desensitized to the horrors of that day. I was unable to sleep the other night after watching one of the many documentaries (one made in 2006), even though there was nothing in it that I hadn't seen before and I actually recognized some of the victims who survived, from other interviews.

Yesterday I read a quote on boston.com from a victim's relative regarding the newly unveiled memorial at Logan. The relative noted that despite having attended several memorials and other events, the ceremony at Logan evoked tears and sorrow while the others had become routine. The person further commented that despite having become accustomed to all the memorials, services and tributes, it was obvious she still had a deep sorrow that hadn't yet been released. This is proof that even when we think we've made strides towards moving on, something comes up, agitating the raw grief we feel.

We as a nation need to remember what happens when we do not keep our guard up against the thugs that want to eliminate our way of life. We continue today to lose men and women from our military due to the attacks of that day. We need to remain pissed off at the events of that day...it was an attack on our way of life. Show the footage!

I was at home on 9/11/01 and have my own videotape recorded live during the events. I was thinking about watching it tonight, and will encourage my kids to watch it some time. Is it tasteful to show it on TV every year on the anniversary? Depends on your personality and your connection to the attacks. Are you offended? Change the station.

Well, did you think it was in poor taste when the Republican Party used it for their partisan political purposes at their convention? I thought it was. As for today, in a non-political setting, it should be acceptable.

Show it everyday. We should not remember. Sometimes discomfort is a good thing, and reminds us so that it will not happen again. NBC is not getting rich by airing this. They are doing us a (rare) service. I just hope that we DO remember that there is an enemy out there; and that time does not heel such a wound.

As usual the lefties on this site don't want us to see the reality of this attack, and they claim that the Republicans use it for political advantage. Perhaps if they really did show love for their country they would be less defensive about the remembrance. I am a working class democrat and I am voting for McCain.

Why would it be unacceptable to document an event that happed with unadulterated, unmodified, unpoliticized original footage? It happens 24 hours a day on the History Channel with other events such as Pearl Harbor, Normandy, Waco, Oklahoma City, etc.

I think this is actually an admirable way to present the footage - much more impacting and politically neutral than running a choreographed segment with modern commentary!

It seems to me that taste is a matter of opinion. So those that believe it is in good taste tune in. Those that don't, watch something else. Obviously NBC thought it was appropriate, many people out there do. The only bad taste is to dictate how others should remember or try to forget the events of 9/11. people should have choices and NBC is simply providing that which many feel they need.

Yesterday I read a quote on boston.com from a victim's relative regarding the newly unveiled memorial at Logan. The relative noted that despite having attended several memorials and other events, the ceremony at Logan evoked tears and sorrow while the others had become routine. The person further commented it was obvious she still had a deep sorrow that hadn't yet been released. This is proof that for many even when we think we've made strides towards moving on, something comes up, agitating the sorrow and loss we felt seven years ago.

My concern is that the 9/11 footage being used repeatedly will serve to desensitized people to the gravity of what happened. While I don't think we should all continue to feel raw pain and grief I wouldn't want to lose the enormity of what was done to us and the resulting fallout of those cowardly acts.

It's fitting and should be shown every year. I was born after WWII so I appreciate it when I see film and hear stories about that war. It reminds us of our history.

All Americans need to remember what happened on 9/11 and tell where they were and how they felt. What isn't fitting however, is to use the footage at the RNC as if the Republicans are the only patriotic Americans, or the only ones to lose someone. Shameful.

I saw an interview with some children of the victims of 9/11and they are now teenagers and their stance on the footage is that every September 11th they can't go anywhere without having to see their parents murder unfold on TV. Not only do they have to deal with this day, where they lost one of their parents but the actual moment of their parents death is shown for the world to see. I think there is something tragic in that.

I do however think that the footage does serve a purpose for educating the next generation. I also echo the sentiments of the footage not being used for political propoganda.

I feel it is not automatically in poor taste to show it, it is the context. Seven years later it is hard to remember just how terrifying that day was. I feel a need to revisit it to some degree, to make sure I never forget.

Document this all you want - it's a historical event that should not be swept under the carpet even if it's emotional turbulent to witness. The only thing about this event that's in poor taste is our governments response to the attack. What's in REALLY poor taste is that we re-'elected' this same government.

This is difficult to watch and while many of us have that day indelibly etched in our minds; there is an entire group of people too young to appreciate what a terrible tragedy that day was. It may be a harsh slap, though one that young people still need to be reminded that this really happened and people suffered unimaginably and this is not something just from history books or clips on youtube.

We NEED to see the footage to remind us to never forget. Otherwise we will minimize the enormity of what happened.

I say its not in poor taste to show images from 9/11. If you don't want to see it change the channel.

I'm of mixed feelings on this.

I was abhorred by the Republicans using some of that footage and using it for political purposes at their recent convention.

However, as an historical document, and sobering reminder of what CAN happen in this world, usually when you least suspect it, it probably serves a noble purpose to be shown, in context, uncut...just coverage, and NOT commentary.

I lived in Manhattan for over 20 years, and had just moved up to Winthrop in July of 2001. For anyone who knows Winthrop, you'd also know you are literally in the flight patterns of a good portion of Logan Airport. They descend so low on landings, in fact, that we joke that we can see the faces on the passengers in the windows.

So, my perspective felt a bit more personal than I think most other people (other than, of course, those directly effected by the tragedies). I now lived in a town where I could have seen those planes as they departed Logan, and had recently LIVED in the city where they caused so much carnage, horror, and fear.

Every individual has the right to remember, memorialize and mourn in the manner which suits them.

9/11 was a national tragedy, striking terribly close to some, but impacting everyone who lived through the horror and fear. Media outlets (as in any "free society") can choose how to recognize the anniversary. I can guarantee you that relatives, friends and colleagues relive the experience whether or not they are shown on television, regardless of the format (FOX News, Frontline, History Channel, the movie -Flight 93, etc). They also can and will avoid whatever THEY feel is not right,

We can't expect there to be one monolithic approach to dealing with the memories and realities of 9/11. I for one will think back to where I was, how I felt, how I changed. Maybe I'll watch MSNBC's coverage and maybe I won't. Ultimately, I'm glad that I still have a choice. I am not arrogant enough to tell others how to think or feel. I will go home and watch the planes hit. I don't blame people who want to forget or avoid the images. Just don't let them be censored. Sanitizing the past will not help.

I don't think "taste" is relevant here. You can change the channel...or never forget.

This was the letter I sent to MSNBC after Keith Olbermann's apology for airing the footage:

I thoroughly enjoy the work of Keith Olbermann on Countdown. His exceptional use of the English language allows for an invigorating and entertaining hour of TV. That I am politically aligned with him makes for a liberal love-fest in a world filled with conservative talk show options. I must, however, take exception to his objection of the RNC Video Tribute to 9/11. Using Mr. Olbermann’s criterion, calling attention to the Holocaust and Pearl Harbor would be off base. Painful as these moments in American history may be, we are all challenged to “Never Forget” that evil is never far away. All mediums: Video, photography, books, editorials, literary essays, movies etc. serve to remind us that we must be vigilant to these threats in the future.

I moved to NYC five years ago, and I walk by Ground Zero everyday going to work. I needed to rewatch the MSNBC footage to remember how awful that day was and to remember what once stood where this giant hole in the ground is.

There was an article posted on CNN.com earlier today that fears of terrorism are at the lowest point since the events of 9/11. Over time, memories of the events and the "where I was" moments begin to fade. I'm glad MSNBC is replaying the footage.

Human memory is a fickle thing.

A fresh wound doesn't hurt when you pick at it. A reopening a healing wound does. It's not a question of aesthetic (taste) it's a question of a nation still trying to heal. So, no not this year, rebroadcasting the footage this year, just doesn't seem right. It hurts more I think this year than before. Maybe because it's halfway between being far away in time and not far enough.

Using it for political gain isn't right. It's pandering to your heart strings and emotions. Picking at a wound that is trying to heal.

It's not that we won't forget. We are constantly reminded of 9/11 every day. The check in at airlines, the check in through hyper security in large buildings, the news in Afghanistan, the fall-out... the loss of liberities.

It should be aired. It should be a stark reminder that we are a united nation that has enemies that despises our way of life. We are certainly not free from fault or ridicule, but we have liberties for which most of us take for granted and we need to be reminded that these liberties come at a price. God Bless America!

We should never forget what happened on 9/11/2001, NEVER!!
I don't know why people would want to forget, I personally did not lose a loved one but it rocked my world for a long time. For about 2 mos I cried and cried, it took something out of all of us and this I cannot, nor will I want to forget!!
Please, keep reminding us whenever the opportunity comes along. Every American should be ourtaged today.

The victims of the 9/11 attack were not just those that died, they were all Americans. If the pictures hurt those families that lost loved one's, I am sorry, but for the rest of us it should bring back a part of the pain as to once again say, never again! We who many would say lost no-one and therefore nothing are myopic in their view, as we lost freedoms and innocence, we have suffered fear and anguish, this is not as great a loss as the morning for a loved one but who is to say what loss is enough or too much.

I myself am from NY. Long Island to be exact. I have since moved 14 yrs ago. My older children and grandchildren still live there along with my best friend of 35 years. My friend was there in the City and worked in the Verizon Bldg part of the WTC compound. She saw the 1st and 2nd airliners go into the North and South Towers consecutively. Her recollections of that devastating day will never die.
I remember feeling terribly disconnected down here in Ga., which is where I now reside. The whole tragedy seems brushed under the rug or not treated with the amount of respect and mortification as it should be down in the land of Dixie or anywhere else in this great land of ours. We need to be reminded of how vulnerable we were and still are. We need to continuously realize that the people who run this country and our National Security are not all that together. It is un-nerving, it is upsetting, It is tragic.
This must be a learning tool if anything good is to come of this terrible time in our history. We need to be reminded. We need to treat our loved ones and ourselves like we did shortly after this catastrophic day.
We should never forget. We should remember the sorrow, the feelings of hopelessness and defiance. We need to feel as if our best friends, brothers, sisters, mothers, fathers, aunts, uncles or children that died that terrible day.
WE SHOULD NEVER FORGET. I will never forget that day and the days that followed as long as I live. I will make sure my children and grandchildren never forget either. Humanity needs to survive. We cannot take ourselves too seriously . We need to adjust our thinking. We need to be nicer to each other. We need to stop manufacturing problems. We need to teach our younger generations it is the size of your heart and not your IPOD or cell phone that determines your self worth.

I personally do not care to see any of the images from Awful Day ever again. And I do all I can to avoid them, having been directly affected. However, if others want to see them, go on ahead. I will just turn my head or change the channel.

I do not have a problem with MSNBC reairing the footage from that day. However I am not sure if I would watch it. Just thinking of that gives me chills. There has been a lot of reminders this week, part of some of them I have watched. It is just so so emotional. We should all spend a moment to remember the victims. May they all rest in peace and may their families and friends find comfort also.

I am torn. On one side, I feel as though it must be so hard for all the families and friends to relive this nightmare over and over again. They deal with the loss on a daily basis, but to relive the disaster on live tv must bring back horrific memories. Its similar to watching a funeral or wake of a loved one who has passed each anniversary. On the other hand, I feel as though it is very important for Americans to never forget that day; the Heroes, the families we are surrounded by that have lost family, the way the world once was, and how it needs to be today to keep our children and our future safe. We as a society sometimes chose to forget what happened or like to ignore the threats that are we are surrounded by daily. Airing this horrific memory instantly reminds us that we need to be careful, we need to appreciate every day we are blessed with, and we need to remember our heroes. For this reason, as hard as it may be to view, at the end of the day, it is important for us watch, remember, salute our fallen heroes, share a moment of silence, and be there for our American family.

Nothing wrong with airing it. I applaud them for it.

I really have no problem with airing it, especially today. I beleive that it serves as education. My son was only 2 when this happened, he will be watching this video in school someday, I assume in order to learn what went on that tragic day, and I for one, am glad that video is around for that reason, because his teachers and I telling him about it will not have the impact that I feel it deserves.
If you think it is in poor taste, change the channel. As Americans, we have that choice (thank a soldier if you should see one today).

They air all other negative events in history. Even the Rodney King beating. How many times have we seen that on tv....

As a survivor from the atrocity that occurred on 9/11 I believe that this is the ultimate gesture to pay tribute to those who lost their lives on that long forgotten day. I worked on the 77the floor of 1 WTC for over two years and only narrowly escaped that day because I was late to work. The US was united after 9/11. We were a nation in shock that banned together. Everyone was a little nicer to that stranger they passed on the street . We were all reminded of our mortality and humbled for a short period of time. I think watching the live footage is unpleasant and it still destroys me inside to watch it (especially having lived through that day first hand) however I remind myself that I am one of the lucky ones. I can watch this unpleasant day unfold, get up from my couch and get on with life. Over 3000 other people don't have that luxury and for them we should all take a very uncomfortable few hours out of our lives to show respect, pay homage, and TRUELY remember how horrible that day really was.

Never forget. That is what they say. That is what we have to do as Americans. Never forget the terror that was brought here to our country. What should NEVER be shown is the bulls!#%* about 911 being an "inside" job. My 17 year old was subjected to a DVD of this trash in our public schools just two days ago, to my horror. How can they show such lies in our public schools but its against the rules to say Merry Christmas or the Pledge of Allegiance because you could offend someone? In some states you can not wear an American Flag on your person as it is offensive to others? Where do we live and where is our allegiance? People should be offended for those actions and not to those who choose to show such footage, sad as it is, I applaude you and will watch so I will never forget.

I applaud them for airing it (as they have in the past). I was overseas when it happened and was just telling someone right before I logged on how helpless I felt because I wasn't home. We must NEVER forget that day and the events (mistakes) leading up to it! To air it "as is" (or "as was") without commentary is very fitting in my opinion. This is journalism (or mainstream media) at its best -- sharing FACTS.

I was thinking about the issue of "moving on" this morning before seeing this post. I pray that people interpret my question correctly (I mean this in a good way) How long after Pearl Harbor did it take for the US to heal and have "regular" memorials? When did it stop becoming "raw" and become a reverent reflection? I read a quote from a man in NYC this morning who lost his wife in one of the towers. He said he will obviously never forget and doesn't want to, but he is ready to stop "reliving" the moment with the moment of silence at the exact moment she died and going into the "pit". It's preventing him from moving on (of course everyone grieves in their own way).

But I think for the rest of us who (according to polls) are starting to forget, it's an important piece of information that needs to be distributed and shown each year.

Finally agree with previous posters and Keith Olbermann-- no one party, person, or candidate owns 9/11. DEPLORABLE of the RNC to include it at their convention. It is an American tragedy, story, and shared experience (even when you were overseas at the time). Dems and Independents are in the military (always have been), died on 9/11, and will continue to fight for the country they love. That they continue to play these games with the flag sickens me.

As much as I detest much of the other memorial services (i.e. The Reading Of The Names) I don't think rebroadcasting events of 9/11/01 to be appropriate, either. There's a huge difference between showing footage of events and reliving the in-the-moment terror of it all.

I've got no problem with clips on the news, documentaries or most other tributes using the footage, although I do agree to an extent that the RNC video was in poor taste. But to rerun it uncut provides a sense of anxiousness and fear we don't need. It only goes to serve the purposes of those like Bush to justify our military involvement in Iraq (and Iran in the near future), and to illegally spy and wiretap our citizens here at home.

Three cheers to MSNBC! I truly believe that so many people have become so complacent and so desensitized to the fact that OUR COUNTRY was attacked that it is perfectly fitting to replay the horrific events of September 11, 2008. I can remember EVERY MOMENT of that terrible day! Where I was, what I was doing, the fear, the sorrow, the disbelief that this could happen in our country. Now, seven years later, my oldest son is a United States Marine who is overseas sacrificing to watch our back and protect this country. I can tell you of people's complacency and ignorance by relating this story: when my son was just out of bootcamp last December, he was home on leave and helping out the recruiter. He had to walk around in the mall (in uniform) where half the people he tried to speak to scowled at him--some even spit on him! He was thrown out of a local Barnes and Noble and told he was not welcome there. He was sickened, disheartened and deeply hurt by the experience. That right there tells me that, HELL YES, replay the video YEAR AFTER YEAR AFTER YEAR until the country GETS IT!! I know that this is not the attitude of all Americans by any stretch, but it should NOT be the attitude of ANY American. I am STILL pissed off and will ALWAYS be pissed off that this happened in our country. Thanks MSNBC!

I have no problem with MSNBC airing the clips from that day. I will never forget and hope that no person in this country will either. However, I have noticed this is not the case. Too many in this country are more concerned with self-indulgence, greed, blame America first, and/or blame the Bush administration for everything, than they are about what is really going on in this world. WE ARE AT WAR!!! There are people in this world who would rather cut off your head than live in peace.

I have read, watched, and heard many bloggers, commentators, writers, columnist, and analysts blast the RNC Convention for airing a four minute tribute to the victims of 9/11. One of them, took immediate umbrage to the tribute. That "commentator" or "analyst," last night, on this same cable station, spewed his distain for the tribute, John McCain, Rudy Guiliani, and anyone associated with the Republican Party and the 9/11 tribute.

If this person has the same conviction he had for the tribute, then maybe he will be man enough to have a special commentary tonight about his cable station airing the events of 9/11/01. If your conviction is as strong as you make it appear on your nightly show, then MR. (and I use that term loosely) OLBERMANN have the fortitude, cojones, and audacity to speek out against your company. Otherwise, SHUT UP!!! Your rants are why you were fired as political analyst for rest of the election and will be the downfall of your show. GOOD DAY, SIR!!!(and yes, I use that term loosely, as well) GOOD DAY!!!

I am a victim of 9/11 and was not aware of anything taking place on the media. I find it is helpful to know what was happening elsewhere and how others were reacting and feeling. I thought the MSNBC rebraodcast might have been the Imus program at the time. Is there some way I can log on to this?

You may not like it, but you can't ignore the past. It's a part of our history.
If you ignored all the terrible events of the past, there would never be any remembrances, and noone would care anymore. And thats far worse in my opinion.

I think it is very important that we view this each year. Just talking about isn't enough. Talking about things dosen't make one want to act, however, viewing them is quite another.

Wounds don't heal if you keep ripping off the scab. For those who were there that day, or who lost loved ones, showing that footage over and over is the equivalent of exactly that..... ripping off the scab and starting the bleeding all over again. I lived near there at the time, and while I did not lose anyone that day, I did volunteer at the Armory afterward where loved ones brought tooth and hair brushes for DNA analysis.... the memory of their faces and the pain in them will haunt me for the rest of my life. I have no problem with a couple of stations running a documentary on that day... but to have EVERY news show run footage on every broadcast year after year.... I don't even turn the news on on the 11th... because I just don't need to see that again. I can't even imagine what that would mean had someone I loved been killed that day.

I watched it beginning to end again. I think we have to see it each year, especially as time goes by and we become more distant from it. That was horrifying.

We see old newsreels of Pearl Harbor every year, and no one ever suggested that it's in bad taste. I'm sure there are still relatives who lost loved ones in that horrific attack, and I've never heard that we shouldn't air the footage because we might hurt the survivors. 9-11 is no different. Just like we will never forget Pearl Harbor, we will never, we cannot, forget what happened on that awful day. We should see reminders on the anniversary forever, lest we forget. MSNBC was right to air it. Good job!

It should absolutely be aired. We should never forget, and I think sometimes we do. In the future, they should show the memorials that are going on at the same time in another video box so we can see both.

This was so surreal reliving the events as they unfolded. As many Americans began their day, I was working from home that morning and as usual, had the TV Oon catching up to the days news events. Watching theTODAY show, as I normally do, I was shocked to see the events unfold. My world changed as many many other Americans. Life will always be different and we will always be looking over our shoulder. I do pray for all the families that have lost loved ones and we as AMERICANS need to be reminded, so WE WILL NEVER FORGET. Please get this onto DVD, proceeds to be distributed to the courageous, brave, fearless FIREMEN, POLICEMEN, PORT AUTHORITY familes that have gone into the arms of the angels.

It just makes me furious that this Barbaric Horrific Event had to happen...And it reminds me of the weak and clueless President named Bill Clinton sat back & did nothing from the five previous attacks on our soil. This is a scary time and I hate to think that the same thing will happen if there is an Obama / Obiden ticket. No one likes war but it was necessary to take the fight to the Terrorists. Like it or not! With Bush in office, we have not been attacked!
MSNBC is so far Left that it is sickening. Olbermann, Matthews & Maddow should be Fired for the anger and misleading crap that they spew...

I think it's good to show, for those who choose to watch as a reminder, or to share with their kids, to explain the history. I have a grandaughter I hope to share it with as she gets older, considering we've been at war longer than the six years she's been alive. What I DON'T like about the MSNBC replay is the constant whisp of smoke graphic they added, coming from the left hand side of the screen. Like the actual smoke isn't horrific enough. The smoke over Manhattan is burned into our brain...no need to add more to it.