Serious question... Mostly applies to Americans... You people elsewhere wouldn't understand like an American.

Question

First off... I recently saw an episode of Becker... There was a reference to a "Beautiful September morning... my son called me to tell me he could see practically all of Manhattan from his office.... blah blah.... I've been meaning to come down here since it happend, but now that I'm here I just can't do it..." So it's a reference to 9/11... very sympathetic.. as opposed to what I hear in the media... I still hear at least one reference to it each week, but when it's this subtle it really gets to me... Made me notice that my feelings have changed for the event over these past 5 years... wow... 5yrs already... How does everyone else feel to subtle mentions? Have your feelings about it changed over the years, and if so how? I've not put my true feelings into this because a 10point hungry person could very easily copy them, but to the person with the best answer (happy or aggressive) will go 10 points and a heart felt email (provided you confirmed your addy). Also asked this in TV.

Answer 1

ppl who remembers it wanna play politics on it. any event in the world however big it is is forgooten as time passes so there is nothing great if it happened to anyone like u.

Answer 2

I was in the hospital at the time of the tragedy and not having a tv in the room, I was not aware of what was happening. I am glad that I was spared the images on tv and till this day will look away when I see images of the burning buildings. I think that if someone like me, who was not directly involved (not being a new yorker or even witnessing the events live) can feel uncomfortable with it, I can't even begin to imagine what the survivors are going through. I can only hope that those who are hurting are finding the strength and courage to get through each day.

But when I think of that day, I also think of people who are experiencing their own personal '9/11' in Afganistan, Iraq, Sudan etc. For them, the nightmares haven't ceased.

Answer 3

i am a midwesterner, i never visited new york. before 9/11, i didn't have any love of the city or much knowledge of it. i see and hear things that remind me of 9/11 almost daily. over the last 5 years i've changed. my immediate feelings to the event were awe and some fear. both have been replaced by anger and a defensive attitude towards the united states. everytime i see the towers in new york's skyline, in an old movie or picture, i am reminded something has been taken away. new york is a large part of america and i am an american. i love my country more now than pre-9/11. 'subtle mentions' of our loss puts me in the mood,now, of having lost a family member and having a resolve not to lose another, to over protect whats left. i find some comfort in knowing that unthinkable act united alot of us. we are american. our ox was gored. we have a right to respond in a strong manner, in a way that rights the wrong[if possible]. i dont care if we are 100% right w/our methods. i just want it done! i used to care what other members of the world thought of the united states. each time i hear or see a reminder of the world trade center bombing, anger comes to me instantanously. some would say i want revenge. yes i do. i want the world to respect the united states from fear of reprisal . no one has to love the united states but they should fear us too much to attack us. i have become a solid republican since the event. i am amazed at the focus of the liberals who seem to forget what happened or worse, dont seem to care. i dont have the stomach for seeing the event again but i think, i know, we as americans need a constant reminder. to me, it hasent been 5 years since 9/11. it was yesterday. the victims, the servivors, debris covering ther bodies, running though the streets, fire fighters running into harms way. [ I am a retired fire fighter]. we need subtle reminders so we wont need to grind our axes and hone our knives. our weapons will be ready when needed. the subtle reminders are needed to remind us that we are right this time to stop our enemys anyway possible, in the quickest, most efficient way. this isnt vietnam.

Answer 4

Your question:
How do I feel when 9/11 is mentioned only as a subtle, "by the way" kind of statement.

I feel that the two years after 9/11 were immensely intense. That kind of intensity can't be kept up. It's like loosing a loved one. You have your time to mourn and your time to move on. You will never forget that loved one, but you have only one life as well, and NOW is the time to live it.

You can compare the aftermath of 9/11 to war victims or victims from natural catastrophies. They all seem to be able to pick up their lives and go on. Especially the victims from Tsunami showed an amazing strength and positive attitude. We could all learn from these people. I remember seeing videos of how Tsunami victims gathered pieces of their broken homes in their arms, while laughing and chatting away. Just amazing.

Answer 5

I remember that day. I was in class and everyone was getting called home. I remember my mom telling me the devestating news. I was in tears. I had to go down to New York the next weekend to see my dad and i was very nervous. My brother was across the water looking over when 2 envelops from the trade center flew over. The tips of them were burnt. Whenever i see those things on t.v i almost burst in tears. My sisters friends dad died in it. There is a new movie coming out i think next year about 911. If i see i think i will start crying. You are right that others that arent american probably wont feel the same exact way as us americans. Whenever I go on the Brooklyn bridge and notice there not there it hurts. So, it short words it hurts too much when i see those things on t.v..

Answer 6

It seems the liberal minded person has slowly forgotten 9/11, but the conservative minded person hasn't, and never will. Libs are even coming up with conspiracy theories claiming Bush did it himself. The fools.

I am not a NYer, so to me it wasnt quite as personal as someone that lives there, but I havent forgotten, and I am glad our President remembers.

Answer 7

everytime i hear "911" i definately have an emotional reaction...a feeling that something changed that day...its hard to explain.while its become easier to handle that emotion . the emotion itself will never fade. in order to move on a person needs closure or "justice". Noone has really gotten that so the feelings remain

Answer 8

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Answer 9

Hmmm not American

Answer 10

The question in this is harder to find than Osama Bin Ladin.