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J.C., Allston
I too feel such outrage at seeing pictures of the palestinians celebrating and firing gun shots into the air. Does our foreign policy need to change in order to avoid future terrorist encounters?
pvulliez, Jamaica Plain, MA
Is it possible to implement a system that will make air travel 100% safe?
99.99% safe YES...
1/ Double Laser Security Equipped Door both at the passenger entrance and the luggage compartments in every plane,
2/ Strict laws enforcing that all metal objects (but keys) be confiscated from passenger. Cell phone in main luggage,
3/ Anonymous security officer among crew members of the flight,
4/ Locked/Armored security doors separating cockpit from rest of the plane.
...These are just some ideas...Hope one day we can implement some of these security options cost-effectively...
Helen, Sharon
I have three children and I am so terrified and sad about the enormous tragedy that occurred. Where do we go from here and how can we ever feel good again???? My deepest sympathy for all of the victims and their families and all of the rescue workers sent to help.
Steve Goldberg, Peabody
This event is horrible almost beyond words and beyond understanding. It is difficult for most Americans to understand how anyone could feel such hatred that they could do this to other innocent human beings. We are vulnerable and have been. It was only a matter of time. Anyone who has flown knows how lax airport security is in this country. Hopefully we will learn and respond appropriately in so far as airport security is concerned. Yes, I feel vulnerable. But, there is no freedom if we live in fear. Some inconvenience and late arrivals and departures are very small prices to pay for security, though we will never ever feel completely safe again. To respond, our governemnt must not solely seek out these terrorists, but all terrorists. We must infiltrate their organizations, kill and instill in them both a fear of reprisal and a fear of one another. They should be able to trust no one and have no safe harbor. If we can identify a true military target we should intervene as well, with a strong military response. But the fight against terrorism is a long term and continuous effort. Identifying the perpetrators and responding to this incident will not be enough. As others have said, we have lost this battle, we cannot afford to lose the war. At the same time, all nations should strive to find peace in the Mideast, to try and stop the breeding of such hatred. If perhaps new peace efforts can bring about stability in this area of the world, the lives lost yesterday would not have been completely in vain.
Martha, Newton
It's hard to feel vulnerable and afraid when you're still in shock, as I am. And when you're still waiting to hear about friends and acquaintances in the chaos. Nevertheless, I know that when the shock passes, I will not feel vulnerable or afraid. We have not lost our freedom, but we are beginning to realize that there are dangers out there and that they can touch us directly. We need to build a sense of security based on real precautions and an acknowledgement that we are not immune from attack. And if we have lost our 'breezy' confidence, let's try to build a mature confidence with a basis in reality and real safety measures. In the meantime, let's direct our thoughts and efforts to DC and Manhattan. Peace.
Doug Weeks, Foxboro
I want to find the people who did this. I want proof so that we get the right people. Once we catch them, let's talk to them in the only language they understand. EXECUTE THEM SLOWLY!!
Alison Conroy, W. Bridgewater
This attack on the United States has made me look at our country in a different limelight. After yesterday mornings attack, people came together to help one another and have realized that this is not going to be tolerated. This country has consistently helped foreign countries and now its as if we are being payed back. The people who were annhilated yesterday were not only common citizens doing their normal day to day life,.. but, heros for what they had lived through. As a young twenty year old person, I will never forget this terror upon my country, and will continue to pray to our Lord God for peacefullness and serenity to those who are griefing at this time. My heart goes out to all of us especially in the N.East region of the U.S., for they are the true witnesses of this nonsense and the survivors of those whose family/friends have passed. I pray to God that this "war" will pass in short time and that the victims of Sept 11, 2001 are in God's hands right now and in a more comfortable and calming place.
God bless everyone in the U.S. and always at this time keep safe and protect your loved ones. I feel that our confidence to come in and go are now afflicted and will be that way for a while. For a moment our freedom was taken away, but with time it will grow and become stronger. Thank you.
Jim, Methuen
My first reaction was anger, but now I feel just sorrow for the victims families. Having been in the Persian Gulf in the military, I KNOW the military has the staying power and resolve, unfortunately the American public needs to steel themselves to some hard choices and ugly scenes.
Tom R, Auburn
I personally feel Lost. When I think of that image of the second Plane caught on tape hitting the tower I just get overcome with emotion. When I do find a time to just sit and be in silence I put myself in those victims shoes and I wonder what at that moment I would have been feeling.. To wake up and not know your own lifes fate is a terrible feeling.. I was able to wake up this morning and be around the ones I love, and it brings me to much sorrow to think of those victims and their families who can't say the same.. My heart and my prayers go out to all the victims in this tragedy. I guess though in a matter of speaking: THAT IS ALL OF US AMERICANS now isn't it!!!!!...
Todd Palino, Cambridge
I'm not afraid. I'm angry. It reminds
me of a quote that I looked up again
this morning:
"Did you know that two thousand years
ago a Roman citizen could walk across
the face of the known world free of the
fear of molestation. He could walk
across the earth unharmed, cloaked only
in the words 'Civis Romanis', I am a
Roman citizen. So great was the
retribution of Rome, universally
understood as certain, should any harm
befall even one of its citizens. Where
was Morris's protection, or anyone else
on that plane? Where is the retribution
for the families and where is the
warning to the rest of the world that
Americans shall walk this earth
unharmed, lest the clenched fist of the
most mighty military force in the
history of mankind comes crashing down
on your house!?"
-Josiah Bartlett
The West Wing, "A Proportional Response"
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