I know this is a bit early, but I figure we can discuss things.
9/11 happened 10 years ago. Seems like a lifetime ago. I remember, I was sitting in class, when kids started getting early dismissals. My school was fairly close to home, about 3 minutes, actually. I heard my name get called over the intercom, along with my brother and my best friend. His father had rode down with my father to pick us up. When I asked my dad, "what's going on dad?" He looked in the mirror, and said, "We're going to war."
I didn't know what it meant. I had no clue. It wasn't until I got home. Family was sitting in the living room, watching the TV. I was watching, and saw one of the towers on fire. 5 minutes later, I witnessed the other plane go in. Our family, myself, friend, and brother included, burst into tears when the we saw the video panning in and showed the people jumping out. Anyone who knows me, knows that I'm not a real emotional person, very cold and distant, some would say. I was in tears. Mainly because I was scared, but in a way, seeing people jump to their deaths left a lasting impact on me, and anyone else unfortunate enough to witness it.
10 years ago. Despite my political beliefs, as seen on these forums in many heated debates, I can truly say I am proud of the efforts by those who saved others and went into those falling buildings. They did what I couldn't due, and that was be brave. While everyone else was evacuating, the firefighters and police officers were running up those stairs to find and save people. Even as the buildings started to fall, they stayed back and helped lift 500lb chunks of concrete off of their fallen comrades. For that, I offer my deepest respect.
To the military, despite my beliefs, you too do what I am not brave enough to do. You guys never asked for war. Nobody ever asks for it. Xplosys, I sincerely, without any strings attached, apologize for what I said. What I said was not wanted to be heard, and what I said was irresponsible, rude, and offensive. I let my political stance insult people who have nothing to do with it.
This thread is not about politics. It's NOT about conspiracies either. It's about paying respect to those who are brave, and who sacrificed their lives for others. This thread is not for political debate, it's not for religious debate, and it's not for debate about war, etc. It's about respect, and nothing else.
So, what were you guys doing and thinking when 9/11 was happening?
