9/11: 4 years later...how are you different?

A questtionare...

Published on September 6, 2005 By ----- In Misc

With only four days left until the four year anniversary of the september 11th tragedy, i ask others her on JU;

"Have you learned anything from the 9/11 attacks?"

"What have you learned from 9/11?"

"Where/how do you see/view america today?"

"Where/how do you see/view the world today?"

"Are we, as a nation, more united since 9/11?"

"Are we, as a world, more at peace since 9/11?"

"How do you view the future?"

"What do you forsee coming in the next year, fiver years, ten years,etc...?"

"Who do you see winning the next presidential election?"

"Do you view that parties matter anymore?"

“Which would you vote for, a statesman, or politician?”

"Do you have anything that you cherish more so now, than before 9/11?"

"Did 9/11 change anything about you? (views, etc...)

"On a scale of 1-10, how strongly did 9/11 change you?"

“Why?” “How did you change?”

"Is there anything since then that has changed you?"

"What has changed?"

"Has anything since 9/11 changed your political affiliation/stance?"

"Rate this questtionare on a scale of 1-10/" (LOL, Just kidding)

For me:

Yes.

I’ve learned that such things as political affiliation, etc.. are asinine. That it’s (Political Parties) driving we (USA) apart further.

I see America as the nation that should lead the charge against terrorism. But, that discretion should be exercised.

I view the world as a gigantic chess board; if you are not careful, one wrong move, or sudden “attack” can cripple things.

I was naïve; the world was a vast jungle to me.

We were; the very day of 9/11. Since then; no.

Yes/No, in terms of peace as the strength of relations with each nation, yes. Are we safe from danger, no.

I view the future as a gigantic white marker board, we make our plans, then we have to wipe them off and start over when things don’t work the way we plan. “At the moment planning”

I view the world drifting apart.

(If he runs) Rudy Giulliani

No. Political parties are to corrupt and into their own gain.

Statesman.

Some one that does their job, listen to the people, and execute their wishes.

Family.

I felt vulnerable, even though the attacks where thousands of miles away.

7

I didn’t care to be vulnerable, left with my butt hanging bare. (so to speak)

I began being more cautious, examining things carefully. (unfortunately I began to go back to where I was before.)

The foolishness of politicians.

My stance on issues, view of politics/people.

A 10. J/K "

Comments

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on Sep 07, 2005

Ba ba ba bump...bump...bump bump bump bump bump bump bump bump bump bump, bump bumpity bump.... (can any one guess what piece of music it is, and what movie its on?)

dharmagrl

on Sep 07, 2005

I'm awake - got a cold - so I'll play.

Have you learned anything from the 9/11 attacks?"

Not really.

"What have you learned from 9/11?"

N/A

"Where/how do you see/view america today?"

America is still playing the role of global policeman. Still.

"Where/how do you see/view the world today?"

A damn sight flatter than it was 5 years ago, but that's not due to terrorism.

"Are we, as a nation, more united since 9/11?"

I thought that we were, then last November's election proved me wrong.

"Are we, as a world, more at peace since 9/11?"

Hell no. If anything, there's more conflict.

"How do you view the future?"

The world is going to be come flatter and flatter as far as commerce is concerned, and there's going to be more conflict and turmoil between nations....especially in the Middle East.

"What do you forsee coming in the next year, fiver years, ten years,etc...?"

We're never going to get outof Iraq. we're going to be there for years to come....and that makes me sad.

"Who do you see winning the next presidential election?"

I have no clue.

"Do you view that parties matter anymore?"

I'm not sure what you mean. Do you mean do i think that a person's political affilication is important, or that the division of political beliefs is important? Can you clarify a bit?

“Which would you vote for, a statesman, or politician?”

That would all depend on the person behind the job title.

"Do you have anything that you cherish more so now, than before 9/11?"

My husband, because he's been deployed 3 times since 9/11, and my kids...because you just never know.

"Did 9/11 change anything about you? (views, etc...)

It signaled a change in my lifestyle, because of what my husband does. The military taskings since 9/11 have increased and they've been to more dangerous locations. All that has affected not only me but my family as well.

"On a scale of 1-10, how strongly did 9/11 change you?"

Maybe a 7 or so. It was a significant difference.

“Why?” “How did you change?”

I had to get used to being alone a LOT.

"Is there anything since then that has changed you?"

The London bombings just reinforced what I had already thought about terrorists and Al Queda.

"What has changed?"

I'm just a lot tougher than I used to be. Now, when D leaves for the desert, I really worry.

"Has anything since 9/11 changed your political affiliation/stance?"

Not really.

ParaTed2k

on Sep 08, 2005

From 9/11 I learned that the biggest weapon that can be used against our freedom is our freedom itself... which puts us in a precarious situation when it comes to disarming those who wield this weapon.

I see America as a nation where we are so free we can look at political differences as "divisive" and think it's a bad thing. To understand what I mean, live in (or talk to someone who has been to) a country where the people have reason to fear disagreeing with the wrong people too openly.

I don't view the world any different that it has ever been. The allies, enemies and neutrals change faces at times, but in the end the community of world nations still move through their cliques and play head games with each other... much like High School (keeping ratio and perportion in mind). ;~D

Some will disagree with this, but actually I do think we are more united as a nation. Too many people look at people of differing views hashing it out (sometimes pretty emotionally) and think of that as a lack of unity. But doesn't that mean we are talking? I think that the last 40 or so years has seen an unprecendented amount of people with differing views, backgrounds, and attitudes about life communicating with each other. The words may not always be nice, but the dialogue is there. Other than the extremists on both sides, I also don't think that conservatives, liberals and moderates hate each other as much as it would seem. I don't think that has slowed since 9/11.

No, we aren't more at peace since 9/11, but then again, we weren't at peace before 9/11.

Societies move in cycles, peaks and valleys at varying intervals. Governments, cultures, subcultures and people may have some effect on the wavelengths, but not as much as politicians want to take credit for, or people want to place blame. The next 10 years will be no different. In the U.S, the next few years will depend on whether we really do have a strong economy or not. If our economy is truly strong, then the oil prices will be absorbed (much like they have been so far), but if some here at JU (and around the country) are right and the strong economic indicators are cooked, then the high oil prices will fuel the crash. In the next ten years, I also see us finally starting the process of changing our energy sources.

This is a cop out, but I've learned not to try to make choices before I even know what the options will be.

Parties matter way too much. Because of the stranglehold parties have on the House and Senate, the states and people who are supposed to be represented take a backseat to majority and minority leaders. How is Oklahoma being represented if their Senators are freshmen and Utah's are seasoned veterans who lead powerful committees? People want to vote for the best candidate for the job, but if the seat is more important than the candidate, voting based on the person is almost meaningless.

A person who can be either, when it is appropriate.

My health, but then again on 9/11 I had it, but now I don't... maybe that means I miss it more than cherish it though.. ;~D

7, I changed because, while I knew that we could be hit here at home, nothing like a history to bring on reality. I'm not any more scared to go or do anything, just a little more aware. Individual awareness of our surroundings is a much better way to reduce the threat of terrorism than most of the laws past in reaction to it.

Yeah, becoming disabled. How has it changed me? Well, I'm not at the Gulf Coast leading troops, running aid stations or helping to coordinate the recovery... that's a big change.

Since 9/11, I am stronger in my political opinions, but I also enjoy hearing the opinions of the other side. I've always been like this, but the two go a lot deeper now.

3.. too long. ;~D

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