I've been watching documentaries abour the tragedy for the last few days and can't help thinking that we should be so thankful for our lot. I can't even begin to imagine what the survivors lives were and are still like. What do ytou think?
2006-09-07 10:00:15 · 29 answers · asked by helen p 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
We should always be grateful for what we have.
2006-09-07 10:01:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I don't think we should wait for a major catastrophe, or its anniversary, to be thankful for what we have. I've had instances where I've been shown just how fortunate I am.
Last year, just before my birthday, I remember moaning about being broke. I have a good roof over my head and food in my belly, fridge and cupboards, but I wanted to go away and didn't have enough sapre cash to do so.
On my birthday, August 29 2005, Hurricane Katrina hit Louisiana and the surrounding areas. For days I watched in horror, disbelief and shame as the government of the world's most powerful nation treated its (mainly black) citizens in ways they would never contemplate treating the citizens of so-called Third World nations. I watched all this from the comfort and safety of my lovely flat, knowing that when I chose to I could turn off the TV and ignore what was happening; hell, I could even change the channel and watch a movie if I wanted to!
So, do I still *****? Sometimes, yep!
Am I grateful for what I have? YES. EACH AND EVERY SECOND OF EACH AND EVERY DAY.
2006-09-07 10:18:22 · answer #2 · answered by Ms Fabulosity 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, a lot surrounding 9-11 has moved into the political arena. You've got the President and GOP championing his homeland security policies, the Democrats citing all the failures to prevent the 9-11 attacks, Ann Coulter calling 9-11 widows "Jersey Girls", and conspiracy theorists saying the whole thing was an inside job by the federal government, to name a few.
You are good to take note of how important it is to cherish our families, friends, and well-being. Because whether or not another 9-11 happens, we are all still human beings inside who should look out for each other and appreciate every day we are alive.
2006-09-07 10:03:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, we should be grateful for what we have. Most of us did not lose a relative or loved one in 9/11, and it must be very difficult for those who did. They must be asking 'Why?', and they are not being given truthful answers.
But in our gratefulness, there is no reason not to hope for more.
We could hope that the full truth will be revealed, because this is the only way that we can prevent such a disaster happening again.
I know it goes against the grain to believe that we are being lied to, but unfortunately facts speak for themselves.
A more logical explanation of why is available at the following sites
2006-09-08 14:09:35 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, I really don't think so. I, like most Americans, reserve the final Thursday in November to reflect on how grateful I am for what I've got. Why would I want to use some tragedy to do so? The sooner we put it in the past, the better.
2006-09-07 10:07:43 · answer #5 · answered by imnotbtami 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. We should be grateful for what we have on this anniversary of 9/11. I think we as Americans should learn to be less selfish. I wish we could be kinder to each other.
2006-09-07 11:10:14 · answer #6 · answered by Cara B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what do you mean...our government isnt protecting us? who do you think makes sure that when you wake up in the morning, its not to the sounds of gunfire or explosions. who do you think makes it possible for us to have liberties that people in other countries can only dream about? you need to stop watching those government conspiracy shows and start watching documentaries about third world countries where people are killed off from starvation disease and sanitation issues every day. i dont see you out there in iraq busting your *** to serve your country, as a matter of fact i bet your probably protesting the war. but im not trying to pick a fight im just saying would you rather watch a country develop weapons that can wipe out cities or would you care to do something about it. im not saying that we havent done this but dont you think you owe a little respect to everyone who has made a contribution to the country we live in today? from the pilgrims who came here to be religously free to the fore fathers who fought in the revolution, to the men who served in americas war and the people who make sure everything is order in the morning. take a look at where you are and think what it would be like if we werent what we are today, what if we lot world war one or world war two, what about the civil war, would their still be slavery, what about the revolution, independent? or just part of great britain's empire, i dont know you tell me. i love this country and everything its done for me.
2006-09-07 10:06:09 · answer #7 · answered by Cam K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Grateful and resentful of your government supplying weapons to one side in the Middle East conflict. You paid for those weapons and they killed many Lebanese who were no less innocent than the dead and families of survivors in the 9/11 attack.
2006-09-07 10:07:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes we should and 9/11 bears testimony to just that, at the end of the day wasent the motive of building the towers greed and profit?
2006-09-07 10:03:02 · answer #9 · answered by tonytucks 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with you. I am a cadet on a fire department in Ohio and on 9/11 i am wearing my uniform to school to show respect for those 343 firefighters who lost their lives that day.
2006-09-07 10:06:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes with or with out 9/11
2006-09-07 10:02:10 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋