On 22 Feb 2004 08:48:28 -0800, Bob Fry wrote:

see, he was near the WTC on 9/11. So I, a California native and
resident, personally know someone greatly affected by 9/11.

there sure are many americans (and non americans alike) affected by this
tragic event.

Another acquaintance from my small town, a baker, was compelled to
bake some goodies, fly back to NYC during the cleanup, and hand them
out to the workers, all at his own expense.

yes, I read about similar stories during that time - short after 9/11.

Probably most Americans have similar stories. I remember seeing the
pictures and videos of people jumping from the towers, and thinking to
myself, this could have been me: one moment, you're starting work, cup
of coffee in hand, yakking with your work buddies--an hour later
you're deciding that suicide by jumping is preferable to being burned
alive.

I've seen it, too. (Only - or better: I am glad that it was *only* and not
direct in NY) live on TV.

I also remember news pictures and stories of Palestinians laughing and
celebrating,

this event you are referring to was pointed out of being setup for
television. But for sure there have been many happy about the 9/11 attacks.
There is _no_ excuse for anybody being happy about the forceful death of
somebody else.

of OBL snickering and smiling at his handiwork. So cut
us some slack if we enjoy an occasional moment ourselves. That
doesn't make any of it right. It just makes us human, after all.

OK - seing it in the whole context makes it at least understandable - as
you put it: human.

regards, #m

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