[maica]

Many if not most of the Americans who perished on Sept 11 were in their '30s.'
Everyone who perished was 'doing' something that Tuesday morning.
They were not at home watching MTV. They were contributing to the GNP.
I am greatly consoled for the trauma our country has suffered, by the fact that these Gen-Xers seem quite ready to challenge the Clintonesque boomers (who have been running things for so long) for the reins of leadership for our country.

The Gen-Xers can see the world 'more clearly.' And that means more conservatively.

[SemperFidelis]

I agree. Perhaps out of this tragedy there will come a new understanding.

[rdb3]

They were not at home watching MTV. They were contributing to the GNP.

Forgive my French, but, that is one hell of a soundbite!

With your permission, I'm going to use that as a saying to be frequently used.