11/9/01 Celebration of those who died

[Neutral]

Actually its the anniversary tomorrow, i won't observe a silence, shit happens sometimes, forgive/fade slowly into memories

If you won't be observing a silence, and 'shit happens', why did you feel the need to advertise your lack of interest?

Is it just because you're trying to be a provocative cob nobbler? Is that it, eh?

[kingofdeon]

Honestly what a dick head. I agree with the above statement, whats the point of saying anything then?

[Camie]

Although I respect the fact if there was a silence, I can bet you anything that USA won't be having a silence for the Tsunami that happened 2 years ago.

My point is that there seems to be expectations for us to have a silence for a tragedy in America yet nothing of the sort for another country.

[Jan Deal]

Originally Posted by Camie

Although I respect the fact if there was a silence, I can bet you anything that USA won't be having a silence for the Tsunami that happened 2 years ago.

My point is that there seems to be expectations for us to have a silence for a tragedy in America yet nothing of the sort for another country.

Aye but Camie, what you are forgetting is that most of the people who died in the tsunami were poor brown people. Rich white folk dying is obviously a much greater loss. Tsk.

[Stripey]

I have absolutely no sympathy for the evil murdering bastards. or Al Qaeda.

[delboy]

i'm more disturbed by the fact its six years ago today... blimey where has all the time gone???

Originally Posted by Camie

Although I respect the fact if there was a silence, I can bet you anything that USA won't be having a silence for the Tsunami that happened 2 years ago.

My point is that there seems to be expectations for us to have a silence for a tragedy in America yet nothing of the sort for another country.

Aye, but surely that promotes a situation where we are stuck going, "Well, we should have silence for this 'tragedy' and not this one because the first one was more 'tragic' and therefore deserves our attention."

I think the whole concept of a silence is more important than actually sitting in silence, as it's simply a device to force us to remember.

And for the Stripeys of the world, I don't think it's about even questioning the motives behind it or weighing up the political points, it's more important in this case just to remember. In terms of assesing the implications, we can debate that endlessly, and every day, but I do think it's important to remember these things. Living in Northern Ireland, I know what a burden history can be, but I still think it's of paramount importance to remember these occasions when the world changes.

[Stripey]

Six Years of 9/11 as a License to Kill - by Norman Solomon

[Dave]

Originally Posted by Camie

Although I respect the fact if there was a silence, I can bet you anything that USA won't be having a silence for the Tsunami that happened 2 years ago.

My point is that there seems to be expectations for us to have a silence for a tragedy in America yet nothing of the sort for another country.

Actually, there are yearly silences for the people who died in the tsunami, and given that Americans were among the dead I'd imagine there's a fair amount of their countrymen who observe it. It was certainly well observed in churches and sporting events in this country last year, if I recall correctly.