Wednesday, September 11, 2002
Reflection
Today is a day that will live on forever, whether you want it to or not. The media will be reminding us all day today of everything that happened one year ago and everything that has happened since, in relation to the terrorist attacks. Will it bring closure? Probably not, especially for those directly involved. Have we as Americans changed? Yes and no. Certainly, if we didn't know already, we live in the best possible place in the world. We understand that we have enemies, and maybe even with rightful cause. But what have we really done besides send a message to the terrorists (in the most general of terms) by bombing the hell out of their country/countries? Do we as people understand that we all exist on this planet together, and in order to exist peacefully we must understand each other first? Have we opened our hearts and extended our arms, not just to the victims of the WTC attacks but to the victims of this whole war on terror? I think that's debatable. Progress has been made. But it's nowhere near finished, and the problem isn't easily solved. For example: This won't go away by putting a bullet in Saddam Hussein's head. We've got a long way to go.
I don't think calling September 11th Patriot Day (as President Bush has declared) will make us reflect or remember the events that happened any more than any other day. Personally, in time I think it will be viewed as just another day off. When was the last time you did something meaningful for Memorial Day (barring that you're veteran)? July 4th (Fireworks don't count)? Those two, and countless other federal holidays are supposed to mark times of meaning in our country's history. Now they're just time off from work, and taken for granted. I, for one, don't need 9/11 declared as anything. I don't need 24 hours worth of programming dedicated to the subject. Do you know why? I experienced it, as everyone did. I watched the drama unfold on TV and read stories and saw pictures on the internet. I cried. I worried. I contemplated the value of human life. I helped out by donating money to the Red Cross. There's not a TV program, a presidential address, or a minute of silence that will bring anything new to the thoughts I already have. They will not aid me in moving on.
For the innocents, I will never forget. I will get on with my life like hopefully everyone else has started to do. But 9/11 will always live on in my hearts and in the hearts of others. Nothing can change that or make it any better. Nothing.
Today is a day that will live on forever, whether you want it to or not. The media will be reminding us all day today of everything that happened one year ago and everything that has happened since, in relation to the terrorist attacks. Will it bring closure? Probably not, especially for those directly involved. Have we as Americans changed? Yes and no. Certainly, if we didn't know already, we live in the best possible place in the world. We understand that we have enemies, and maybe even with rightful cause. But what have we really done besides send a message to the terrorists (in the most general of terms) by bombing the hell out of their country/countries? Do we as people understand that we all exist on this planet together, and in order to exist peacefully we must understand each other first? Have we opened our hearts and extended our arms, not just to the victims of the WTC attacks but to the victims of this whole war on terror? I think that's debatable. Progress has been made. But it's nowhere near finished, and the problem isn't easily solved. For example: This won't go away by putting a bullet in Saddam Hussein's head. We've got a long way to go.
I don't think calling September 11th Patriot Day (as President Bush has declared) will make us reflect or remember the events that happened any more than any other day. Personally, in time I think it will be viewed as just another day off. When was the last time you did something meaningful for Memorial Day (barring that you're veteran)? July 4th (Fireworks don't count)? Those two, and countless other federal holidays are supposed to mark times of meaning in our country's history. Now they're just time off from work, and taken for granted. I, for one, don't need 9/11 declared as anything. I don't need 24 hours worth of programming dedicated to the subject. Do you know why? I experienced it, as everyone did. I watched the drama unfold on TV and read stories and saw pictures on the internet. I cried. I worried. I contemplated the value of human life. I helped out by donating money to the Red Cross. There's not a TV program, a presidential address, or a minute of silence that will bring anything new to the thoughts I already have. They will not aid me in moving on.
For the innocents, I will never forget. I will get on with my life like hopefully everyone else has started to do. But 9/11 will always live on in my hearts and in the hearts of others. Nothing can change that or make it any better. Nothing.
Monday, September 09, 2002
I'm really not a creep. I know I look and sound like one. But I'm really not. I think I'm just too honest for people. For example, I like tits. I mean, I really like them. And with the hot weather we've been having here they are out in droves, my friends. And I'm not afraid to stare. I'm not afraid to look a girl up and down when I'm walking behind her. All this not hidden from everyone else. I'm a pervert, right? Or maybe I just don't play games. You can't possibly tell me that all the other single guys aren't checking the hot ladies out. The difference between me and them is I let you know I'm doing it. Is that really so bad? I thought people liked honesty! I guess they do, but only to a point. I guess when it comes to sexuality, being covert is the way to go, huh? Figures...
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