Do you remember what you were doing on 9/11/2001?

[fezzyfestoon]

Very distinctly.  There were rumors around the school that something was going on and students were being pulled out of class all day.  I was on my way to my math class when everyone said to look outside and that there would be an announcement.  In my class we just sat there and my teacher said to pay extra attention, but we all went to the window instead and saw all the smoke.  We had no idea what it was and when the announcement came on all they said was there was an attack on New York City and whoever had parents working there should get in touch at the office.  I was in a panic because my dad worked in Times Square and I thought that would be the first place attacked.  I tried to call his and my mom's cell phones but only my mom's worked and she told me to go home.  My uncle picked me up from school early and took me home and thankfully my dad was already there.  That's when I found out my aunt in the Air Force was working in the Pentagon and we hadn't gotten word yet (she was fine).  My mom was on her way to Massachusetts at the time and turned around to come home and we all watched the news only for a little and then just had dinner and tried not to pay attention, but it was difficult not to.  It was probably the worst day I've ever experienced so far and every year it's very painful to relive it all in my head over and over.

[fezzyfestoon]

I knew, from then, that the world just changed forever.

No, it didn't.

It did for a lot of people.  If you don't care about it at least show enough respect to shut the fuck up already.

[fezzyfestoon]

I knew, from then, that the world just changed forever.

No, it didn't.

What the hell is your problem? Of course I didn't mean forever, but for a long time. Do you even care for the innocent people that died on this day?

Did I say I didn't? In what way did this change the world?

That's not the point.  This is not the place for political debate.  Like I've said, if you've got a bone to pick or this doesn't affect you in any way, at least have the respect to shut up and keep your social commentary to yourself.

[fezzyfestoon]

Dude, this a political forum. It's a place for debate. 9/11 is not off limits.

This is the forum community and this is a thread meant for remembering the profound emotional affects an incredible day had on those in our community.  It's common decency not to turn it into a political debate.  An action those on your side have so ironically condemned of George Bush.