Posted by sar on September 21, 2001, at 12:12:24
In reply to feeling nothing, posted by sar on September 18, 2001, at 23:54:44
dear all,
thanks for the interesting discussion, and a big hug to Shelli for understanding where i was coming from. i wasn't trying tp provoke or argue; i brought this up on PSB as a psychological and social issue--why i feel (or don't feel) the way i do. and part of those feelings are disgust at my own country for so consistently--well, what Greg said--but at the same time, i'm glad to live here, of course i stare at the rubble--photos in shock. yesterday i saw a still-photo of dan rather crying on the dave letterman show. that really touched me; the seriousness of all of this became apparent--i've grown up with dan rather, and to see him cry...and to see letterman look grim...
geographically, i'm separated, yes. down in texas. (this morning i saw a 4 x 4 truck with "fuck afghanistan" written in shoe polish on the back windshield--welcome to texas, yall!--) but much of my family lives in new york, and one of my uncles lives just a few miles from the pentagon. i'm not close to these people, but they're my blood, my family, and i love them...
i hope i didn't offend anyone with my post...i was just curious to see if anyone felt the same way. i feel strongly that we must defend ourselves, but i also understand why the mid-east hates us.
perhaps i shall acquire a job as a diplomat.
anyway, thanks for understanding (if you do)...it's not that i don't care, it's all sewn up in what Greg, Shelli, and Jane said. right on, yall.
love,
sar
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