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C.D., S. Boston
...all I can think about is; "Where is everyone I know and love on earth right now? And are they safe?" No one is safe anymore.
I'm in Southie, where I usually can't hear my own hair dryer for the noise from the landing airplanes, and it's so silent, except for the occassional F-15 jet flyby. Where am I? Beiruit? God help us all.
Jen, Brockton
The events yesterday were horrifying, but like with all things seen on the news, it seemed surreal and unbelievable. Things didn't hit home for me until I tried to come to work this morning. When I exited the red line at South Station the police were detouring everyone around the Federal Reserve Bank building because of a bomb threat, and a few buildings on Federal Street had security guards searching people as they entered. I honestly don't know which frightens me more... the fact that I witnessed the controlled chaos and precautionary measures, or the fact that if I'd gotten off at Downtown Crossing I'd have never known anything was going on.
We as a nation have been humbled. I don't like the idea that my 3 month old twins may spend their formative years in a world of fear, hate, and destruction rather than the relative acceptance and blissful ignorance we once knew.
Gerry Vann, Boston
There needs to be a vigil at City Hall plaza to honor the dead and wounded from this event! I want to see, and need to be a part of, an outpouring of public support over this tragedy.
Kim O'Connell, Billerica
I am very angry, when I see the pictures of the palastinians cheering. The picture with the palastinian children cheering. I cant believe how angry and prejudice I feel right now, I am not that kind of person and I feel that has been taken away from me.
Barbara, Wilmington
We always hear of the terrorist problems elsewhere, but those stories seemed so distant. We felt untouchable here in the US. We no longer have that sense of security. However, as a nation we should not give up our freedom in order to control our fears. Terrorist cannot take away our freedom, we can only lose it by letting the fear control us. I for one am not willing to do that. Of course I feel vulnerable and afraid sitting in my office in Boston, but I am one of the lucky ones that has tomorrow to look forward to. I prefer to look forward to a tomorrow not controlled by fear, but I also realize that we must do what is reasonable in order to protect ourselves since we are not untouchable.
Julie, Westford
No! This is NOT a different country. Yes we're suffering and people will be afraid, but saying its a different country allows the terrorists a victory that they must be denied. this is STILL the United States of America, and we are MUCH stronger than the evil that did this.
Karen, Norwood
I work in a high rise in Boston and truthfully am very afraid--that could have been Boston yesterday instead of New York. I respectfully mourn all the families of the people who were killed either on the planes, in the buildings or other. I have the utmost respect for the crews of those planes and for the rescue workers--they will always be heros. I WILL NOT let these terrorists rule my world though. I woke up this morning and felt the need to wear my red, white & blue and show the world that I am proud to be an American. God Bless America! Keep the faith!
Yvonne, St. Johnsbury, VT
we will get through this and be stronger for it. our complacency was our mistake. it is not a loss of freedom to secure our airports and require passengers and personnel to submit to a higher standard of security. we should not feel afraid or vulnerable. we cannot sully the memories of the people who have died in this tragedy by giving the terrorists that kind of victory. if for no other reason than to prove that we will not be bullied, we will continue to live our lives in a manner that no amount of terrorism can change.
John, Chelmsford
I feel vulnerable, but also angry, not just at the perpetrators, but the US Govt for not appropriately protecting it's people. Don't forget 1993. I am proud to be an American and we are more united as a country now more than ever. We have not been broken, but for 1 day we were beaten. It is time to end this madness and stop warning the various Middle East factions. It is time for action, unfortunately it is time for WAR!
Mia Isacson, Gotjenburg, Sweden
For our Fellow Americans, I will just say that you do not stand alone in this; the WHOLE DEMOCRATIC WORLD will stand you by the way you do to the world when needed.
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