i have a project on septemebr 11th.and i wanna know how it has affected you.how does it make you feel about it,five years later?i would like to hear your opinions.
2006-09-10 15:53:12 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Government
I will always remember September 11, 2001 because that was the first time in my life that I was afraid to be an American.
It has taught me not to take being an American for granted. I use to think our country was too tough for anyone to mess with. I decided to join the military around March of 2001 and I was in the delayed entry program until October 2001. I didn't really have a good reason for joining, but after September 11 I felt that was my reason.
I have respect for the military because I never realized before how many sacrifices are required to be in the military and how little people respect our military especially employers.
After September 11, 2001 I became patriotic which I never really was even though I loved our country. When countries like Cuba who we are not on best of terms with offered to help us in our time of need I no longer was resentful of our country for helping other countries because I realized that our goodwill wasn't in vain and if needed other countries are there to support us.
I feel much safer flying and think that the current restrictions, and screenings are way over due and if they had been in effect on September 11, 2001 maybe those tragic events would have never happen.
Anyone who says their lives were not affected by September 11, 2001 is a liar and selfish person. Everyone was affected wether they want to admit to it or not even if they don't realize it.
2006-09-10 17:51:54 · answer #1 · answered by lakecity21 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm strange because 9/11 didn't affect my life (except for my dad getting deployed and working long hours, but with my dad, it would have happened anyway). I lived in Ankara, Turkey from June 1999-June 2001, and being aware of terrorism was the norm. When the USS Cole was bombed in 2000, I had two days off from school and then two weeks of school starting at random times so that our actions weren't predictable. When I moved to Ramstein, Germany, most of my friends didn't even know about the USS Cole.
With my dad being in the Air Force and very knowledgable about the history and the Middle East, I understood that people hated us and would like nothing more than to kill us. My parents know several people who were almost killed by terrorists and all were before 9/11. Having said all that, I also understood that most Muslims were very friendly and against terrorism. Some of my best friends in middle school were Muslim.
5 years later, I still feel that terrorism is an enormous threat, but I am glad to see that we have decided to take a more active role in confronting the threat.
This probably isn't what you were looking for, but maybe you can use it.
2006-09-10 23:48:27 · answer #2 · answered by royalrunner400 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it has changed me my friend lost her parents and she had a nervous breakdown and how has it changed me everywhere you go you realize you could be talking to a terrorist but so you real careful who you talk to. I won't fry heck you can't take bottle of water with you or shampoo with you what does that have to do with safety nothing. The good news is they are catching these people but think of it this way we kill people on the street from murders and rapes and kidnaps everyday so is it any different I don't think so look at peal harbor and the Waco taxes and and what happen oak city with that bombing when 169 died in that bombing so that was the most terrible thing that happen or the only but we survive and trust God that all we can do
2006-09-14 11:44:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the answer a few above, "It doesn't affect me one way or another". I offer my condolences to all those who lost family or friend, however I didn't and when I do, no one builds a memorial or creates a national holiday for them!
As for the 9/11, let the blame rest on the ignorance of the government. Hardly anyone in the government lost family or friend and have only said so to try to comfort those for their bad decision to listen to all the yellow tagging that went through their offices.
Our government needed to be reminded of the arrogance that they so blissfully flaunted.
I only hope to one day be able to see all of the sin in the world cast off!
2006-09-10 23:29:05 · answer #4 · answered by Steve G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think that it just changed like a couple of eprson's life you know..It changed the whole world. Before you could do whatever you wanted on planes, and now they dont even let you carry a bottle of water with you. I think that like it changed everyone's life both business life and personal life. It makes me feel really bad becvause even though that that happened 5 years ago, that still affects me, like everytime I go on tall buildings my mund cannot stop thinking "what if a plane crashes, what if there's a terrorist attack" or whatever, everytime I get on airplanes, I see if there's anyone suspicious, and if I have a bad feeling, I just get off. I feel non-secure.
2006-09-10 22:57:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
As a Canadian, I got a problem with our prime minister getting involved in Afghanistan.
Why not spend those resources for public transit, education, housing, etc? Its a waste of time in Afghanistan. The main victims of 9-11 is the USA. Canada has nothing to do.
Even the Taliban said so. They got nothing against Canada but if Canada wanna fight, so be it.
2006-09-10 22:56:28 · answer #6 · answered by CL 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First off, I used to love flying. Now I am terrified to fly. Also, now I know that other countries aren't the only ones who aren't safe. America is now not the same country it used to be. And ever since September 11, the economy has gotten worse and worse. September 11, 2001 has changed everyone's life forever.
2006-09-10 23:06:33 · answer #7 · answered by indrep33 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am more vigilent about who's around me in public places. For example if a bag were left in by itself in a public space I would question why it's there.
I am also saddened by the loss of our innocence. That I didn't worry about bioterrorism, etc. 5 years ago. 5 years ago I never would have believe it if someone told me that plains flew into the world trade centers and the pentagon and almost the white house.
2006-09-10 22:58:08 · answer #8 · answered by DNBursky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has opened my eyes to the fact that America is truly a target. Safety was an illusion and each time I set foot on a plane, I can't help but look around at the other people on the plane and wonder if any of them would try to hijack the plane. I guess it has made me more aware of my surroundings and made me realize how fragile life is and how quickly it can be taken away from you.
2006-09-10 22:57:23 · answer #9 · answered by rockinout 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well, we watched a movie in school today and it was uncensored. i mean ive seen the buildings fall and stuff, but i never actually saw the planes crashing into them in a clear picture. up close,not a tiny dot on the screen. it was so sad and people were yelling holy s*it and everything else. real people risked their lives to film the tragic event and it also showed people jumping 100 stories and jumping that high off,basically commiting suicide rather thatn accepting the fate that has yet to come. that was one of the saddest parts to me. my teacher couldnt even watch it but was showing to all of the other classes.now i really realize we r targets of the world. :(
2006-09-11 18:29:50 · answer #10 · answered by ok. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋