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Has this country changed?

"This is a different country this morning," the Globe's David Shribman writes, a nation brought to a breathless, terrified standstill. Do you feel vulnerable, afraid? Have we lost our freedom, our sense of security, our breezy confidence? Share your thoughts.

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Jeff, Chicago, IL
Condolances to the families, friends, and all. Our hearts are heavy! While this act wac committed by terrorists, I would like to know why these people were even allowed in the country?...Maybe it is time to start thinking about our immigration policies in the U.S. as to how many Islams/Muslims, etc. we really need here! I know that sounds possibly racist, but how can you teach diversity to a group that does not want it? Punish these people, their families, and their homes. What's as sad is that I at times had compassion for the Palastines and their plight in Gaza, but after seeing them out celebrating in the streets, I say good ridance!

Kieran, Salem
This country will be forever changed. Americans still honor those lost in Pearl Harbor and I don't think Americans will ever let this mass killing in New York be forgotten. We spend $30 billion in defense and can't prevent these barbarians from boarding planes with knives and the like, smile at our flight attendants and say "Good Morning" & "Thank You" while thinking about what they are going to do to them, the rest of the Country, and the world. If the Government does not take action against the country or countries who are responsible for these killings then they will have failed every American living here and the rest of the world and every country that has condemed this tradgedy. This is an act of WAR and should be treated like an act of WAR.

Terri, Salem
Like millions of people around the world, my co-workers and I watched with shock and disbelief at the attacks on America in Cambridge. We gasped on the news that Pentagon had been attacked as well. We saw the twin towers collapse live and pictures of people jumping to their deaths turned my stomach. I may not be an American but this has hit very close to home for me as I regard this as my home. I am enraged and angry at the use of civillian planes to commit this atrocity. My heart goes out to all who perished and to their family and friends, most of all, to the people of the United States of America. I mourn with you and feel your pain. I am so sorry this happened.

Douglas, W. Peabody
Feel utter sadness for the innocent people that woke up yesterday as I had and expected a routine day. I also feel deep sadness that it seems the passengers knew terror for their last moments.

Skaplan, City
I do not feel vulnerable or afraid. My feelings range from a profound sadness for all the innocent victims to a sense of simmering rage relating to the horrific events of yesterday. I have zero tolerance for these perpetrators and I sincerely hope, that we decimate these venomous sons of Allah. If they want to visit Allah so badly, let's aid them all on their way. There can never be a place in this world for terrorists.

Deb, Manchester, NH
No. I am not afraid. I am proud of our citizens, of our government, of our President. It shows that on our worst days we are better than those that did this on their best days.

Cathy, Boston
I feel so much pride in the way Americans are pulling together. I was turned away from a Blood bank yesterday due to the high volume of people wanting to help. I am weary already from the shock and cannot comprehend how other nations deal with violence of this nature every day. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims, the families of the victims, all of the many brave people working in lower Manhatten today and the trapped survivors waiting to be rescued. God Bless America.

Parker Corvin, Upton
This country has been shaken to the core of our sense of security and freedom. For the first time we know how vulnerable we are. My hope is that the world never forgets this horrible day and that the memories of those lost will fuel a united international effort to end terrorism and hate. Something good must come from this.

Deb Craven, Watertown
Of course- we all do, and will feel vulnerable for a time. Attacks without warning will always stir up feelings of confusion, anger and fear. We are changed now. We will forever be wary, knowing that the worst case scenario DID happen. no one including the the U.S. anti-terrorist force ever even IMAGINED a scenario like this. But we know now, and will forevermore be prepared. Lost our sense of Freedom? No. It is the heart of who we are and what we stand for. Nothing can take that away. If anything it strengthens our resolve and allows us to move ahead despite the pain and grief. We are changed, that's for sure. We WILL go into that deep dark night-lighting the way for all. We have a sense of confidence because we ARE confident. We are not deystroyed or cowering...we are biding our time to "address" the wrongs done to our own. Fear not, retribution will be had. Our Nation is so much wiser than it was yesterday, but it is still OUR nation. Standing firm, ready and ABLE to defend her own.

Brian J. McAllister, Boston
This country has endured the hardships of civil war, two World Wars, the Depression, the deaths of beloved leaders as well as many other tragic and heart-wrenching events. As we have done in every situation prior to yesterday's cowardly attack, we will not only recover, but advance our interests and beliefs as a people united. While our senses of security and confidence may be shaken, our love of freedom and our hope for the betterment of mankind will drive us to achieve those things no other nation can. As we mourn the loss of many hundreds, and even thousands of our fellow Americans, let each and every one of us be thankful today...thankful to stand tall under a flag, behind our President and our Congress, and beside each other in defense of those ideals we hold sacred. Under a cloud of smoke and dust we saw the best of the human spirit yesterday. From the rescue workers of all kinds to the blood donors, we should be proud to call them our friends, neighbors, family members, countrymen and women. Let us not forget them and their actions as we will surely not forget the lives of those lost. I am, and forever will be, proud to be an American.

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