9/11

[saucysoprano]

Every year it seems that fewer and fewer people remember 9/11. Or atleast, they don't remember it publicly... there's no discussion at school. No moment of silence to remember or pray. No explanation to 5th and 6th graders who barely remember on their own

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[irish_eyes03]

I remembered what day it was at work this morning, but I didn't really react to it until later when I was driving alone downtown. I heard "Imagine" start playing on the radio and I started to feel it. That song always strikes something in me no matter what day it is. But today being 9/11, it just seemed to be a little more significant that it be played. Lennon's voice singing about an idealized world without hate or religion or war...it creates feelings and images so contrary to what we now associate with September 11th. It was such a heavy, sad comparison -- on top of an already sad day -- and I started to cry. I remembered the people that were lost, and that terrible uncertainty and fear that swept over the country. When the song ended, I took a deep breath and calmed myself down. After a few minutes, I regained my composure and went on driving to class

[brebrave]

unfortunately it's more than a campaign slogan or bargaining chip than an impetus for introspection and global awareness. instead of capitalizing on this opportunity of a united global community, we chose to "go get 'em"....whoever'them' is...

to me, that is the saddest ting of all..

[melodius]

Does it surprise you that it's fading? It's America's nature to immediately forget the importance and necessity of remembering things like that. Look at Pearl Harbor as the stereotypical, yet comparable example. How many people actually acknowledge it publicly and understand the events that unraveled from that day?

Very little is said or done for the significant events in our history. I'm not saying people should stop what they're doing for an entire day, but at least understand the significance, recognize, and use our past as grounds for a better future.

I guess I just hold out hope for those moment's of silence, the half-mast flags, and whatever other small motions are taken to simply remember.

And I only watched about 15 minutes of the History Channel's amazing documentary, and I cried too...