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Written by cleefa on 2006-09-23 05:34:16
My parents were of the firm belief that Homer Simpson was a valid parenting tool.  But that Star Trek was pretty weird, and me along with it.
I have to say I do live in tiny and strange little country called Ireland where up until relatively recently there were only 2 terestrial stations available both pretty anti-scifi (there are now 3 English language stations and one Irish language station).
So pretty much anyone living in Dublin had cable, about 10 extra British stations. But most of the country here grows up with what is affectionately know as 'Bog 1 through 4' got on dodgy arieals |
mistake
Written by SandrineH on 2006-09-23 04:12:26
My comment before is for the article "tv is evil" but not for this one, sorry
ByeBye |
Answer
Written by SandrineH on 2006-09-23 03:57:15
i just read i didn't answer the "tv is evil ?"
no, i don't thing so. We just have to take care
Tv brings us wonderful things, we can discover the world, and space . There are many interesting reporting on so many different subjects ..
And we can see Stargate !!! 
No it's not evil
ByeBye
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9 / 11 -> Official Report = Omissions an
Written by TiTi on 2006-09-15 09:38:48
Hi eveybody, I'm french and I recently went to New-York city, I see ground zero with my own eyes and felt how people were shocked.
There is a lot of people in this world who believe that we don't know the truth about what REALLY happen.
No plane hit the pentagon ; the WTC collapse was a controlled demolition.
And they've got lots of evidences to show that (that's not bullshit).
Everybody must have a look at this film (~1h20) :
http://www.loosechange911.com/index_main.html
There is a link to see the movie in google video but the quality is not that good, download the video with the google video player or the free dvdrip right there (best quality) : http://rimmer.nitranet.sk/index_en.html
Have a look at the loosechange911.com forums, many information.
This movie is astonishing. |
Written by 11nine73 on 2006-09-15 08:56:46
Like badbonita, 9/11 has a different meaning to me - it's MY birthday.
If I'm utterly honest, for a long time I was angry in a different way as well; it's not easy sharing a day that's important to you with something so horrific.
How do you celebrate when there are so many mourning? When every time you pick up a paper or turn on the TV you see suffering?
I do mourn and it was a terrible, terrible thing and God willing nothing like that will ever happen again.
Peace and love x |
September 11th
Written by AmazonX on 2006-09-13 16:39:59
I lost 4 people that day, 2 childhood friends who were fire fighters, and 2 classmates from college, who were police officers. Thank you for understanding how difficult it is for us down here. Being from New York, I can't even explain how I felt that day, just...the waiting was the worst part. Waiting to see what part of my city they were going to take out next. But after 5 years, and knowing that the world sees that day for what it was, a cold-blooded attack, I can get on with my life.
Now, I don't support that shitty war, never will. All I can is, part of me understands it. |
Thank you
Written by Ryan Charles on 2006-09-13 16:19:34
I live very close to this event, so in my heart your kind words and hope for peace struck a poignant note. Thank you very much. |
Written by windshieldbug on 2006-09-13 08:20:41
Praise, honor, and respect to all branches of all gov't militaries. My husband and I serve for the USAF, and we do it proudly.
Praise, honor, and respect to all who serve on native soil. Those firefighters, police, emts. Your service, no matter the nation, is appreciated beyond words. |
ps:
Written by Plutarco on 2006-09-13 07:47:35
"they were innocent people" I meant. sorry about my english
Iīm a huge fan of stargate atlantis and specially of david, who I find an amazing actor. well, thatīs all. |
Just a few words...
Written by Plutarco on 2006-09-13 07:45:49
In my opinion the only heroes were those who died in the towers. the were innocent people who had nothing to do with Bush or Bin Laden, or any other thing related. Thereīs no other heroes. a lot o people died in the towers and a lot of people died in Irar as well. What is worst? Sometimes I think that american government did not have the right to destroy Iraq, bringing death and horror to innocent people. Iraq has nothing to do with sept 11, so it was all pointless and a crime against human beings, as horrible as the attack that innocent americans had to endure. the only evil man to search was bin laden and bush didnīt find him. it is all a dirty history and the victims are WE ALL, all around the planet. Letīs hope for peace. |
Never forget
Written by Sandrine on 2006-09-13 05:11:32
I'm french, living in the north of France.When i saw those events on TV, on september 11th 2001, I was with my children at the doctor, and I thought at that time "it's not true, this couldn't have happened" and I was horrified: i repeat "it's not true, it's not true, ..."again and again . I know that every french people was and is always horrified. What you say is all right, and i think everyone who saw that must have been touch in his heart, and is always at this time ! I hope this would never happen again !
My daughter saw that in 2001 she was 5), but she doesn't remember nowadays; she saw that again last monday on TV, and she was horrified too !!She asked me if it's real or if it's a film .
Thank you for all you do!
Buy
(i hope my english isn't too bad) |
Written by wordplay on 2006-09-12 20:31:12
I think that one of the most frustrating consequences of the last five years is the temporary triumph of cynicism. It's nice to see unashamed words of hope somewhere, so thanks for that. Peace to you, and barring that - always hope. |
Thank you
Written by BETHYNYC on 2006-09-12 19:42:00
Thank you for your thoughtful words. The date brings up so many emotions, things too complex to put here.
The world you describe is a world to strive for. A world worth working for completely and with whatever talents we have. |
Thank You
Written by everly_dawn on 2006-09-12 18:59:53
Thank you very much for those heartfelt and eloquent words.
The greatest thing I remember about that day was not the horror or how scared I was for family and friends but I remember being proud. I remember feeling uplifted that so many helped out in every way they could. I remember thinking...my god, we still do have a heart, compassion, and good will toward our fellow man. And I was glad. Not for the tradgedy, but for our reaction in such a time of crisis.
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strange day....
Written by fishbaum on 2006-09-12 17:30:38
Strangely enough, I am in Vegas for a trade show, and it was kind of surreal to sit in the casino restaurant and watch the morning special with the clang of slot machines....
But David, you sound a lot like a Unitarian Universalist. If we could only use our common sense to spread love and peace, instead of using forced 'patriotism' to intimidate people into silence.
Let us hope next year, things will be looking better. |
What the world needs now....
Written by Tardis Heart on 2006-09-12 17:21:03
Those are wonderful thoughts and words David.
I wish we would all keep them and the sentiment behind them in our minds as we go through our daily lives.
It is important to look to the future; to create a future without oppression and fear of any kind.
"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself"
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Hear hear
Written by shelsfc on 2006-09-12 16:05:54
Thank you for those words David. I could not agree with you more and I hope we can find a way to make it happen. |
9/11
Written by RoaringMice on 2006-09-12 14:05:59
A time to remember, but not to stop living, or to wallow, or to let past events paralyze us. It's the "striving for the future" bit of Dgeek's post, above, that resonates. Remembering, but striving for the future.
For me, the events of that day *have* sunk in. Doesn't lessen the shock I feel when I see that empty skyline. And every time my friends or I see one of those crystal clear, blue autumn skies, we can't help but be reminded. In fact, we actually call it a "Nine-Eleven Sky". But I move on, walking with confidence down those NYC streets, that day at my back as I strive for the future. |
It's a small world after all...
Written by karinsusann on 2006-09-12 12:41:46
Thanks for your eloquent words. As a former Air Force brat I have been fortunate to visit many other countries around the world. It is encouraging to meet others who have different cultural values and ethnocentric perspectives. Thank goodness for the internet! Where else can you have the chance to learn about and from others? No matter what one's opinion about the appropriate use of military force, one thing is certain. We are all on this unique planet - together. Peace. |
A different reason
Written by badbonita on 2006-09-12 10:45:27
I will always remember 9/11 for a different reason - it's my mother's birthday. I can't even find the words to express my feelings regarding the horror created by the massive death and destruction - Mr. Hewlett, you have expressed wishes that so many will echo - but I can not even image what the people feel that have birthdays, anniversaries or some other happy event that now has forever been contaminated by the actions of fanatics. How can they celebrate when the world mourns?
When I asked my mother about it this year, she said that the terrorists not only killed so many, shattered spirits and illusions of peace as well as safety but they also stole her birthday. The joy she has a right to feel by being alive another year. And I don't know what to say or do to give it back to her. |
Thanks
Written by chickwriter on 2006-09-12 09:48:48
I didn't post about this yesterday, mostly because I still freak out when I think about that day. I live and work just a handful of miles from the Pentagon and remember the black smoke, the insane traffic. I remember my parents, my sister, my friends trying to get in touch with me because once upon a time, I took the metro from the Pentagon station. The memories of the tragedy in NYC still resonate as many of us waited to hear news of friends, of people we know in NYC.
The only thing that saved my sanity: the Internet - I was online with 27 friends, all women, most of us writers. All part of a group that had met online via their love of books, of writing. We kept each other strong and via IM, were able to find those that we hoped were safe.
One of my friends, Laura Lippman, an award winning writer, wrote a fabulous article about the experience, which later appeared in the Baltimore Sun and many other venues. I read it again this morning, the day after the anniversary, remembering the sense of community.
Your post is both touching and hopeful. Many thanks again.
Laura's Article |
beautiful
Written by Plutarco on 2006-09-12 09:13:32
beautiful and inspiring words. you are a very special guy. hugs. respectfully... |
all we are saying...
Written by chynadoll on 2006-09-12 09:07:16
And to you, Mr. Hewlett. Thank you. |
Written by Flmfrk7 on 2006-09-12 09:03:09
Beautiful words and well said. Thank you. |
Written by PB_Gal on 2006-09-12 07:54:51
I remember waking up to the news on September 12 half way across the world, it was a sad day for humanity. It only proved how much we have failed to learn throughout own own history, we can only hope to improve.
Thanks for the words of awareness Mr Hewlett and everyone else here. For those lost in the tradegy, you will always be remembered. |
Written by Titine on 2006-09-12 07:33:56
A message which expresses so well the wills of everyone.
I wish that everyone be able to find its happiness and peace.
Thank you Mr. Hewlett not to forget the people who joined eternity.
P.S : Sorry for my poor vocabulary. |
Peace
Written by Djvallone on 2006-09-12 07:11:22
Amen to that. Peace, Love, and understanding. That is what this world needs...Peace to us all.. |
Written by drldeboer on 2006-09-12 07:04:49
Peaceful people grouping together is a fine start to changing the world. Live and let live, and back atcha my friends.
cheeers, DD |
Written by drldeboer on 2006-09-12 07:01:16
>>>>I dont know how and I have no advice on how to make it possible but Peace, to you all. |
Written by Pixel on 2006-09-12 06:50:07
Thank you, David for your moving message. Peace to you and all those you hold dear. Peace to us all. |
Written by sueKay on 2006-09-12 06:07:24
beautiful words David. Thank you
To be honest, it was five years ago, and what happened on that day still hasn't sunk in. I'll never forget that day as long as I live.
Here's hoping one day we can all live in harmony without hatred and prejudice. |
Where were you?
Written by nomidalantian on 2006-09-12 05:34:19
I remember where i was when I found out. I was at my friend's house and we had just walked the dog and come up with ways to annoy her step-dad, but we never did. Because when we got home we saw the news. There were people who lived a street away from us in one of the buildings. I think I'll always remember that day in detail. |
If only words could end wars
Written by Gebo on 2006-09-12 05:31:39
I wholeheartedly agree with what you have said. If we just sat down and listened to each other, terrible things like 9/11 wouldn't happen.
It is a meaningless and useless death of people going about their daily lives, and is meant to shock and terrorize, which it did. But the best way to stop terror is not to give in to it, to go about our daily lives and not let those 'people' stop us from doing so.
That will be OUR legacy for the victims of 9/11. We will fight by showing them it did hurt us but we will get up and carry on. |
Written by Atlantia on 2006-09-12 05:21:38
Your words echo sentiments around the world. Even here in Australia the shock wave bounced and affected alot of lives. At the time we were in the middle of a medical trial where the medicine came from America. So not only do I think of the tragedy to all the people involved in the devastation, I also think of these people who were relying on that medication to help keep them alive. This truly affected the world and I hope it never happens again. |
Written by Yeoyou on 2006-09-12 04:28:54
Thank you David, for those wonderful words.
Living in Germany one could think that I wasn't that much affected by this tragedy but that is worng. It might not have been my country which was attacked, it wasn't people I knew who died and I didn't see it with my own eyes but I know that I cried when I saw those horrible pictures on the tv and felt a sadness I had never before experienced.
The useless death of people makes me angry but most of all sad. We must not let our anger run away with us and blame innocent people. We must always try to make the world a better place to live not only for our own children but for all children and all people everywhere. a child dying in the US or Germany is not moe worth than a child dying of hunger in Africa o Iraq.
A life is a life and death is death. There are no differences. we should never forget that! |
Thank you.
Written by JoDoodle on 2006-09-12 04:07:06
Your words say everything that needs to be said.
Remember the past, learn from it, and let us build a better future.
Peace and hugs.xx |
Written by criz on 2006-09-12 03:57:18
like those who commented before me, thanks for those words David.
Reading them I thought this would truly be a beautiful world to live in, hearing that little voice in my head go 'but you know it will never be that way'.
I'm afraid I don't have enough faith in humanity as a whole to believe it will be this way, though I wish to believe it's possible.
However, it's not a reason to give up striving for a better future ... as someone once said 'saying I don't want to have children, because I wouldn't want them to grow up in an evil world like this, is like not planting trees because of forest dieback.' |
one day
Written by freeila on 2006-09-12 03:05:40
Peraphs one day our hopes comes true!
Love to all.
Ila |
So well written
Written by Catsitter on 2006-09-12 02:25:47
Those words were so well written and I agree with everything you said. We really need to make sure that communities are integrated and not separated so that hatred and fear does not build up between groups of people who don't know much about each other. |
Wonderfully said
Written by Becky S. on 2006-09-12 02:21:52
Beautiful thoughts, wonderfully said David. Thank you. |
excellent sentiments
Written by Tazmy on 2006-09-12 01:51:44
You're heart is in the right place. I second everything you had to say here because so much of it needs to be said. Peace to you as well, to all, and to this world. |
Written by Erynn on 2006-09-12 01:19:33
I do a lot of interfaith work, and I know that it can help increase understanding and avert violence. There's such a long way to go, but each person who takes a few minutes to try to understand another helps that process.
Thanks for offering a positive note, David. |
Written by MystressMayhem on 2006-09-12 00:25:15
It's always a strange day for me, this one. Maybe because I travel a lot or because I know people all over the world.
I get asked a lot of questions because I lived in NYC at the time and found myself very connected to the events happening. It's tough to articulate what a lot of people want to know, the questions I get asked, etc.
There are events that happen that touch our lives and are so tragic and so devastating that it's difficult to fully comprehend them even while living through them.
I remember not being able to get to my family. That is my clearest memory of that day. It's a scary moment when you realize there are things you took for granted and never, ever thought they'd be taken away from you.
I think Sept 11 is a day to remember what we can lose and how precarious it can be, the impossible is every day becoming possible. |
Written by strivaria on 2006-09-12 00:01:17
Truer words were never... well, they've been spoken a lot but until such a future is a reality, they should be repeated often and broadcast to as wide an audience as possible. |
Written by ginx on 2006-09-11 22:47:22
A big Thank You, David, for those words of peace and kindness.
Being a member of the "flower power" generation, however naive, I still beleive words of peace and love can change the world, and are still sorely needed.
So, erm "Right On!!"
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Thank You
Written by Angelicalangie on 2006-09-11 22:41:26
Thank you for sharing our ideas and feelings. I don't think anyone could have summed it up any better. |
Remember the past so it is not repeated
Written by SalsGal on 2006-09-11 22:32:41
I remember my parents saying that they know exactly where they were and what they were doing when they heard the JFK was dead. I had no frame of reference for that until September 11, 2001 - but I remember exactly where I was and what I was doing when I heard the first reports.
As I try to explain to my 7-year-old daughter what happened, what it means, why it is so important to remember and try to make sure it stops happening, I also remember frantically trying to get in touch, that day, with family and net.friends in the NYC and D.C. areas. I vividly remember trying to wrap my brain around the reality of what was happening, trying to imagine such things happening daily around the world in countries less fortunate than mine, and wondering - as I still do - why.
You have a wonderful gift with words, D. I hope we truly can put an end to such violence, such fear, such anger and hatred and destruction. |
Written by RankNFiled on 2006-09-11 22:20:21
Just the fact that people remember this day, that it is with tears and hope that we think of the future, is a start. Thank you, David, for remembering, and for urging us to remember. Peace is won through small battles, not the large ones. |
Written by s_aurius on 2006-09-11 22:17:37
Very well said. Thank you for your heartfelt words. I just wish more people saw things the same way. |
Written by tmac72 on 2006-09-11 22:08:56
Those are some heartfelt, meaningful words.
I was not doing anything special on the day this tragedy happened but I will never forget the mix of emotions and the pain that I felt as I watched that second plane hit the tower. I was overcome with tears as my heart broke for everyone that was affected.
Now all that we can do is try and learn from our past mistakes while trying to make a better future for our children and hope that nothing like this ever happens again. |
Thanks for the Words
Written by Rosehawk on 2006-09-11 22:08:02
Just the fact that you took the time to say a few kind and meaningful words, makes a difference! Thanks! |
Written by lemonchicken on 2006-09-11 21:54:50
Wise words - its good to hear them. |
Hear hear
Written by krysalys on 2006-09-11 21:52:38
I know it might seem sappy, but I listen to John Lennon's "Imagine" on this day for the past 4 years. When my son's a little older, my husband and I will explain the more horrid details and the consequences as best we can. There's one saying that goes perfectly with this situation, and it's the one warning us that if we don't learn from history we're doomed to repeat it. And in fully educating our children, we just might avoid duplicating the WTC tragedy. Hopefully.
Hugs to everyone today.
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Kris |
Written by Andorinter on 2006-09-11 21:26:19
Well said Sir. Well said. |
Written by ljmckay on 2006-09-11 21:25:52
Those are probably the most beautiful and coherent words I've ever heard on the subject.
Thank you. |
Written by FallenAngel on 2006-09-11 21:16:57
Beautiful words. I only wish I could express my thoughts on the memory of this day as well as you do. |
Written by Aten on 2006-09-11 21:09:27
I agree. I do and will do all in my power to make such a world possible. *salutes* |
We pray for the fallen heroes and for a
Written by angieme on 2006-09-11 20:59:24
Yes we think in this too every year. You found wonderful words, thank you! |
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