Should America remember 9/11 every year?

Question

I lost my best mate 9/11 and I was living in NYC as Im from USA I think they should what do u think?

I agree that all loss live should be rembered and not just American America is fall of people from all over the world where did American Indians come from?

I know the American groverment are to blame for a lot and so is the UK but 1 question how many u use Macdonalds burger king kfc etc?

Answer 1

Of course we should, we remeber those that died in world war I & II. Those who lost theirs lives in this tragic act of terriosm should be remembered for their innoncent loss of life

Answer 2

It is sad that all those people lost their lives and it is even sadder for the people they left behind. The event will be remembered as long as there are relatives of those that died. And we have to remember that the majority of those that died were not Americans but people from many different Nations.
The USA had a wake up call that day and from then on they wanted to fight terrorism with a vengeance, well i am sorry but before this the US was backing all sort of terrorist groups and also funding them. I have lost a lot of very good friends to the troubles in Northern Ireland and sat in disgust at the US government sitting chatting and having a laught with the likes of Adams and Co and aslo giving thier support. And as for all the pathetic US citizens who contributed to the cause of the IRA over the years, you can class yourself as bad as the likes of Bin laden

Answer 3

No. 9/11 was only one event in a century of terrorism. Ireland, mainland Britain, Spain, Sri Lanka to name but a few all suffered terribly from terrorism long before 9/11 woke up America. Maybe we should have a day of remembrance for ALL victims of terror, including those blown up or shot by the 'boys from the old country' as many Americans used to describe IRA murders.

Answer 4

Absolutely YES -

But this also extends to any acts of atrocity and to those who have given their lives willing to protect mankind from any type of dictatorship or false doctrine.

Look at the history books and you'll find many acts of atrocity all in the name of religion. (please bear in mind History favours the Victorious).....

Generally it's cause is by a single charismatic interpition of a religious text or book that fuels the hatred or love....

Terrorism is NOT a new thing, however advancements in technology have allowed it to be brought to attention of world....

But as we all know, "It won't happen to me!!"..... Until it does!!

"It is hard to hide from the bully who is intent on hurting you, and it is harder to forgive"..... Is the violence the answer? Some would say an EYE for EYE or turn the other way...

But hiding our head in the sand will not make this bully go away, and an Eye for eye will not return those who are lost, but false satisfaction....

There is no simple answer to resolve any atrocity, but ants are a formidable force when acting as 1.....

Rather the world be divided, we should be as 1.... When will people realise that we DIE from where we are ALL born..... It is the bit in between that determines your PATH...

Choose wisely.... Lets all try and meet at the cross roads of PEACE.. But if there is 1 thruth to all this Choas.... "It's NEVER FORGET nor shall we ALL"

DM

Answer 5

It was a tragedy. I am British, and my son and I were at the top of one of the Twin Towers 10 days before the tragedy. We were also staying at the at the Hotel Millennium Hilton, directly opposite the Twin Towers, which was also badly damaged. So, I felt it more personally than most. I have to say though, that your annual commemoration of this tragedy, will be cause for reminder and celebration in certain parts of the world. My son worked in New York for two years and has many friends there.
The people who died there were tragic victims of a heinous crime. But, at the risk of upsetting you, I think a distinction has to be drawn between people who die in battle, and those who are unfortunate victims of terrorist attacks. I think that the names of those that died should be carved into a stone memorial, possibly sited at ground zero, but not a formal commemoration ceremony.
I am sorry for your loss.

Answer 6

I feel sorry for all the people that died in 9/11, but we must remember that the USA has caused and is still causing more deaths in the Middle East everyday. We should remember these people aswell.

Answer 7

i'm english, didn't lose any friends or acquintances in 9/11

i think everyone should be free to remember it as long as they wish to, and for whatever reasons
why not dedicate hours of tv to the remembrance of the lost...if you don't want to watch, turn off, go away for the day, or do something else

i believe that this goes for everyone, who wishes to remember a personal tragedy/event
live and let live, freedom of choice etc etc

may all those who lost their lives in the name of meaningless terrorism rest in peace

Answer 8

It was a very significant day in history & I think that people shouldn't forget about these terrible events. It should be a day of celebrating the lives of the people who were lost that day.

Answer 9

we do. if you didn't miss all of the media happening a couple weeks ago. it's also now a holiday...patriot's day. and anyone who is old enough to hold this memory will never forget anyway not a single soul that was lost that day will be forgotten, and those we've lost in the fight on terror will not be in vain and will always be remembered!

Answer 10

the events of that day were a tragedy. however, the loss of life when US dropped atomic bombs on civilian targets in Japan was a thousand times higher and many US citizens think it is justified. double standards.