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Ann, Ireland
I dont believe that America will be weakened by these events. I have never felt such pride and strength in a country as i've felt in the States and I know this spirit will take you all through this. A saying we have here in Ireland is "what doesn't kill you, makes you stronger". You are all in our thoughts and our prayers.
Angry Bostonian, Boston
Logan Airport is the shame of the world.
Mark G, Great Barrington
I too feel stunned, but no anger to my
surprise.. I get a sense that this is a
time when we can choose to bring the
world's focus into a productive, history
changing meeting of the minds and hearts
of all affected. We need to change our
perspective on life, how we live it and
preserve it for future generations. If
we just sit in our fear and anger we
will perpetuate this tradedy. This needs
to be a time of great change, stepping
outside the box, searching for ways to
behave in life differently.
Sure, the terrorist need to pay... but
we also need to create a change that
"makes history" and sets a new
presidence in regards to the manner in
which we use this act of violence to
propell us into a union of world leaders
who want to live in peace, safety and
understanding of our cultures, religions
and needs. We don't need to create more
seperation and fear, but need to bond,
and open our hearts to the possibility
of union.
John Zavgren, Acton
I think that yesterday's terrorist attack on our county is a watershed event, must like Pearl Harbor was to my parents generation. I don't feel my writing skills are up to the task of explaining how I feel about this incident on a human/emotional level.
On the other hand, I think a fundamental reassement of our defense strategy is absolutely necessary. I think we should scrap star wars and instead update our intelligence capabilities. Also, the fact that the FAA was unable to locate one of the high jacked airliners yesterday is absolutely inexcusable, especially in light of the fact that billions of dollars have been spent over the last decade in a mismanaged attempt to update their aircraft tracking system. This is an outrage!
I also think that our military R&D programs should be completely restructured. I have been working on DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) programs for several years, and its been my experience that this agency is mismanaging its telecommunications R&D programs. It has been giving juicy contracts to military contractors who are wasting this precious government money while they invent schemes that maintain their existing production lines.
Its time for a complete overhaul of our military R&D programs. Get the stuffy inept bunglers out!
Jon Geldert, Boston
Sure, we're afraid. This is an unprecedented attack on American civilian lives, striking at the heart of two of the most symbolic cities in the world. I remember when I was younger and I asked my father if we'd ever have to worry about any sort of war on American soil, worry that an enemy might try to invade our shores. He assured me that this wouldn't be the case, and that any war would be fought in foreign countries, never here in America. If an attack were to be launched against America, it would be led by missiles launched from thousands of miles away, not from armies storming our coastline and our airspace. Of course, this was in the 80's during the Cold War, when our enemies were more clearly defined and the threat of nuclear war, however horrific, was more tangible than this uncertain enemy that lurks in the shadows of our city streets. This is indeed a new sort of terror. And I fear it. I'm sure we all do. But I for one will not allow this fear to rule my life. In some ways, perhaps, we have lost the sense of invulnerability that we had as a nation. I think we could all feel badly about the daily terror experienced by the citizens of Israel, but very few of us understood the psychological impact of an attack on the heart of our country. We understand now. But I don't think this signals the end of freedom or American idealism. If anything, this could serve as a wake-up call to a nation that, in some ways, has become self-satisfied and slovenly in its own prosperity and richness. History shows us that it is when our freedom is threatened that we respond in the most united of ways. I pray that this is one of those times. That this event would lead us not to live in fear or anger, but that it would strengthen our resolve and remind us that we live in the greatest country in the world. And that it would spur us to redidicate this nation to the causes of freedom and justice. This is my hope. May God bless America.
J., Boston
I can't believe that my co-workers are moving along today, "business as usual", especially considering that the people we deal with in NYC are still unaccounted for.
What happened yesterday is a horrible, horrible tragedy and I feel completely disrespectful of the lives that were taken by sallying forth with work. How can one possibly concentrate on work at a time like this?
Warship, Salem
"Haps, Arlington
It is time for the united states of america to walk away from the illegal state of Israel"
Somebody submitted that as a discussion thread.
My military mind tells me this is support for these acts of cowardice. I'll bet Homeslice here was dancing in the streets handing out candy too. He'll look awfully funny dancing with an M-16 shoved up his @#$Hole.
Debra, Bedford
I am very sad about the events that took place. However now I'm am mad and ready to stand and take on any challange. I don't want the world to think we will retreat on this and feel weak.
Mad as Hell, Quincy
I am filled with so much ANGER about what occurred yesterday. We must take action against those who orchestrated this horrific act as well as those countries/entities who harbor or support these sick people. I say BOMB them - they certainly didn't care about out INNOCENT citizens - we shouldn't care about theirs.
Joe Beaulieu, Dracut
I work hard every day, and struggle with the vagaries of every day life - paying bills, stress at work, relationships, etc. Now I have an entirely new and very uncomfortable edge of insecurity and fear to cope with. Beyond any of the sympathies I feel for the victims of this horror, I feel angry that this has barged it's way into my life. It is gnawing. I'm sure it will go away at some point, but it's really pissing me off right now. Will more violence assuage this feeling - I doubt it. We are on a slippery slope. I pray that George Bush listens to Colin Powell, he seems to be the voice of reason in all of this.
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