In what way has 911 changed your life?

Question

September is just hours away, and it will be soon five years since the events of Sept. 11, 2001.

Have you changed your way of living to adjust to a different world?

Or, are things about the same as they were before those horrible events took place?

Thankyou, and may we never forget all those innocents who perished by the work of an unknown.

Answer 1

HUSBAND DOESN'T WANT TO TRAVEL OUT OF U.S. OR GO BY PLANE OR TAKE A SHIP. SO WE TRAVEL THE BACK ROADS BY VAN .

Answer 2

I don't think it changed my life so much as impacted it. I lost a few people I knew in the WTC. It's still hard to bear, but life must go on and my determination is as strong as ever to make a difference. As a Spiritual Advisor, I *have* guided many people through their grief, before and after the event, and the only thing I can do is listen and try to support them as best I can. It's difficult not to cry with them because the pain they carry becomes physical. I've at least had some positive feedback from my clients, which at least gives some reward.

I certainly don't see the world in the same light any more. It's become an uncertain place. I trust a little less too. If I can put one smile on a saddened face per day, I pray that that smile will help in some small way.

Answer 3

I am much more appreciative of every day that I awaken. Also, I am grateful for my loved ones and try to express my love in a way that makes their lives easier. When I am out in the world, I try to offer a helping hand when someone indicates that need. I make sure that whatever I do is done right now. In other words, I do not give money. I will however, pay for food or bus fare, etc. My big question is this, "What happened to all the airplanes on September 11, 2001?" I mean it seemed strange to me that the skyway was so clear. This made it easy for the terrorists to fly right into the World Trade Center. I hold this thought. "If God be for us, who can be against us?" - Romans 8:31. Peace and God Bless.

Answer 4

Sept 11th changed me in many ways. For the first time in my life I was afraid in my own country. It took away the security that I had grown up with, and showed me that there is truly nowhere that is safe.
I think about the families who lost loved ones and friends everyday. I think about the firemen and the police officers and rescue people that made it out alive. I pray that one day that they will be able to put that terrible day to rest and feel good about what they were able to do. But then I think, I wasn't even there and I hurt, how can they do it. It's hard to believe that it has almost been 5 years. It seems like only yesterday that I was glued to my television praying that more would make it out alive. I felt helpless. I have never experienced the kind of feelings I felt that day. I can remember where I was and exactly what I was doing when it happened, and all I could think was, I am standing here while all of those innocent people are dying. I finially decided to fly this year, partly because I wanted to get to my new grandaughter quicker, but also because I was not going to let the terrorist make choices for me. Every one of those people who died that day didn't have a choice, but we do. We can either honor their memories or pretend that it didn't happen. I choose to thank God for every day I have and hopefully I am living my life in a way that would show them how very honored I am for everything they did that day. God Bless America and the Heroes of 9-11.

Answer 5

My heart is deep with sadness with some of the answers here, the sarcastic ones that I see thumbs down on, which I believe that those who spoke those words within their head, are probably snickering and laughing for whatever reason, they feel like they have added some humor in their little world.
Some things you can joke about, but others such as this question you asked, this attitude is unacceptable. I almost feel sorry for them.
It doesn't feel like it has been five years, and I am sure it is still fresh within the Hearts of the ones that lost their families, their neighbors, their co-workers, calling desperately on their cell phones to tell the ones that they Love them for the last time.
The tears that they shared together, the minute the phone went out.
Bent down in a stairwell, hugging on to a stranger, staring into the eyes of the last one human they would share a kind word with.
Praying to a God that some must have been in doubt for a second before walls of concrete came crushing in on them, wondering why, or what, or whom.
There was no color, there was no religion, there was no hatred, there was no barrier during those times.
Until now.

Answer 6

1 .To a great extend .I developed hatred for all the Muslims because I personally saw how they enjoyed the event , exchanged the cakes & sweets among themselves, celebrated the events the very next year.
2. I was never a fanatic, I am not . Still I have lost some kind of faith on the Muslims.So far I have never found a Muslim who showed any negative feeling or sadness over the incident.There are thousands of Bins who seriously need some reformation, punishment or elimination .
4 . I could realize even US is not a safe place .

Answer 7

Nothing will ever be the same as it was before that day. That's very obvious when a person travels.....almost seems like strip searches of every passenger aren't that far away.

I was never political before that day, but I do remember crying on my way home from work that day when I heard Lee Greenwood's "God Bless The USA" on the radio. I always wondered why the US had to go "bale out" other countries, then I saw how a lot of them rallied around us on that day and thought to myself, "oh, that's why!"

What I remember most was when they had the "Changing of the guard" in England at Buckingham Palace, instead of their anthem, they played the Star Spangled Banner.

I haven't changed the way I live my life, but I have changed the way I view certain things going on in this and other countries. Makes me sick to think of all the countries that have since abandoned us because things have gotten a little rough....guess you know who your friends are in times of need.

Answer 8

I never considered myself a racist....until 9/11. Since then, I get really irritated when I see someone from another country trying to live on our soil. And it isn't just Muslims anymore. People are fleeing to the US from other countries and WE are supporting them through the state programs. They will work minimum wage jobs because they don't have to pay taxes on that wonderful 5:50 an hour. Americans can't afford to work min wage jobs because we DO have to pay taxes. Why does our government send money and food to other countries when we have so many homeless people on the streets and children going to bed hungry right here? And then there is the language barrier...if you want to live in america then speak ENGLISH!!! There is nothing more frustrating than going to a dr and you find out he is from god only knows where and can't speaka de english. He can't pronouce words, his accent is unpentatratable and for all you know you are dying of bongo bongo! I say we kick up the border patrols, send everyone a packin and get back to minding our own business instead of everyone elses.

Answer 9

I believe 911 was an inside job and because of this I have lost faith in the leaders of many countries all over the world. I do not not believe most of the news stories that get projected at us through the media because many times the real truth is not revealed. The governments instituted by men, derives their power from the consent of the governed, however, governments have become destructive. Now it is the right of all people to alter or to abolish these orders that seem hell bent on destroying humanity and the planet. I have come to the conclusion we must lay a foundation based on principles that effect the planets safety rather than greed motivated bureaucratic bull ****.

Answer 10

It has helped me to become more open minded to what others belief, and always ask Why. I dont want to sound sadistic by any means, however I wish with every viewing of the WTC, that i was there, saw it take place before my eyes,Ive often wondered if i was there what would i have done? Would i have offered help? Would i run the other direction and not help? I really wish i was there, i still watch replays in disbelief, maybe if i had been there, i would belive a little more.

Answer 11

I think about it almost every day. I know it will happen again someday although I'm sure it will be in adifferent way. I pray for those children who lost their fathers and mothers or parents who lost their children. I cannot imagine the horror of that moment knowing your going to die and cannot do anything all the thoughts that go through your mind about your family just knowing you'll never see them. It kills me . And so many Americans act like it's nothing. That is so crazy to me. How could anyone watch these shows and not feel hate for these people that did this. They didnt care to kill our children yet we care about their's "that already carry guns and march through the streets hating americans at the age of 5. Oh yes but we care . You know what I'm really sad about it all. I can't say enough.