September 11, 2001 Remembrance Thread - September 11, 2013

It's now the anniversary again of that horrible day.

Let's have a moment of silence and discuss it.

 

I don't mean to come off as an ass by saying this, but I probably will, hah.

It was 12 years ago. As bad of a day as it is, I think it's time we put it on the shelf of history and move on. I mean we've rebuilt there (or at least started, I don't keep track, really.), and just a little perspective. The babies that lost a parent in the attack are in middleschool/highschool now. I feel sorry for said families, but I would like to think they've come to terms by now, and would prefer to go about their lives today without being reminded by news/social media/etc. what today is.

That's just my 2 cents, though, I could be completely wrong of course. what am I saying? I'm never wrong!

 

You might say that, but you're right, you are kind of coming off rudely. I mean, I get what you're saying, but those kids who lost their parents and families lost something precious to them, and they had to grow up without knowing their parents as much as most other families get to. It's true that it happened a while ago, but it's nice to still respect what they did and remembered what happened so we don't forget it. It's like remembering the people who fought for our revolution or freedom for the slaves in the civil war. It happened how many decades ago, but we still remember because they deserve to be remembered. You don't have to be all sappy about it, but you shouldn't just come off as a cold-hearted being about it either.

 

This is a mark on America's history. It is symbolical, and as significant as the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, the abolishment of the slave trade, the Great Depression, and all other major events in its short history. 9/11 saw the deaths of thousands, and the humanity of the citizens after such a tragedy, the willingness to help and work together to save each other. It shows America it is weaker than it believed it was, that even an enemy they looked down upon could hurt them so. It is a lesson in humiliation, at the cost of many. It has affected the America on a core level, so it isn't something to forget or be shelved, and it will influence American lives for decades to come, and even us abroad, some more than others.

 

I see where you're coming from but I disagree. Yes, it's been more than a decade, but something that changed the mindset of an entire nation isn't something that should be forgotten. I don't think it's fair to say that we shouldn't take one day out of the entire year to remember the people that died and an event that changed as much as it did. It's not as if 9/11 is still prevalent in the minds of Americans, we've moved on, we're not devastated like we were when it happened, but we still remember that day that changed so much in such a short amount of time, and I think we are justified in remembering it on it's anniversary. I think you make the mistake in assuming that we're still as upset about it as we were 10 years ago. We have moved on, it's hardly mentioned throughout the day except when we take the time to remember it. We don't let it influence our daily lives as much as you seem to think we do. In fact, I would venture to say that most of us hardly ever think about it aside from this one day.

 

I think for the American society as a whole, remembering 9/11 gives us something to fight for. Especially with Syria and us on the edge of a potential WWIII *knock on wood*, we have to remind ourselves of why we want to value democracy, despite the many flaws and conflicts that are in the system as of now. Sure, justification for war is never something we are 100% sure of, but I know it helps build our country together, even if just by a little bit, for each passing year of the anniversary. We'll move on the next day, go back to our daily lives and focus on the present issues, but it shouldn't hurt to step back for moment and think about what has happened and what we can do to prevent it from happening again.

 

It is always good to remember tragedies in history. To know that people died and how those deaths affected both people on an individual level and a nation. It is much the same way we remember and honor those who died in war or how we remember family members who have passed on for whatever reason.

History was made that day.

We should not shelve it because it is important to remember. It is important to remember the loss of life and the tragedy that followed. But out of the ashes of that tragedy came hope as a country banded together for each other. American flags were displayed everywhere. Patriotism was at an all time high for the longest time.

I was a bit disappointed at the lackluster display from the media this year. Memorials were held but was there a nationwide moment of silence? Not that I can recall hearing about. But then again, I do work retail so I am obligated to speak to people regardless. I did see the flags were at half mast though.

That day could have been a lot worse. And the events triggered after that day could have been a lot worse.