Eyewitness: Frayed nerves and fear

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[jwpjr]

I don't think you have any idea how many Americans are praying for a safe resolution to this crisis. Please know that we are a compassionate people and our hearts to out to everyone that is a part of this situation. As a country we have been reluctant to employ the tactics that it would take to put an end to these terrorist's activities. I realize it's of little comfort to you and the parent's whose children are being held, but one of these days an event such as this is going to push the civilized world to respond in a way that these terrorists can understand. It has become obvious to a lot of Americans that nothing short of a disaster such as we have not seen yet will convince our leaders that there are no limits to what we must do to prevent these actions. God bless all of you. You are in our prayers day and night. Also, it's possible that God's answer to our prayers will not be what we have in mind when we offer them up! Christians believe that whatever the outcome God can use it for good, not the evil that the religion of these animals intend.

[anonymoussierra]

Thank you.

[anonymoussierra]

Thank you America friend.

[tiki]

Does this not show more than ever that the terrorists are evil demons. I pray for those poor children and their parents and family. I can imagine how terrified and frustrated they are.

[wardaddy]

BTTT

[Arpege92]

Alot of prayers are being said for these folks!

[flutters]

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[kevao]

I'm sure nobody will get hurt. After all, Islam is a religion of peace.

[unsycophant]

Television reports say at least 900-1000 people are being held hostage. It is a terrible situation. The world needs to be paying attention, because it could happen anywhere, as Americans know.

President Bush is committed to the War on Terror-and that's why even former opponents are working to reelect him for four more years.

Prayers for the hostages and their families.

[Centurion2000]

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[anonymoussierra]

Thank you America persons. Devil persons atack children I want that devil persons dead!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[anonymoussierra]

Russia be strong!

[anonymoussierra]

"Prayers for the hostages and their families."

Thank you.

[I'm ALL Right!]

My prayers have been repeating for those poor kids, and will continue until they are free. God help them.

[Teacher317]

At this point, there is almost no act of brutality that Putin and Russia could do in response that I would oppose. Get those children home safely, and then ensure that this can never happen again... by destroying any who would ever consider it.

[cjshapi]

I think a lot of people want those devil persons dead. Our prayers are with those hostages in the school and their families on the outside.

[AngryJawa]

I'm sure that the US, Poland, and the other LEADERS of this War have offered the Russians any assistance necessary to save the innocent people threatened by these animals. Pray hard. Pray often.

[Melpomene]

When fighting evil, we all speak the same language. Everyone here knows exactly what is in your heart, and we are fighting to rid the earth of these wastes of human flesh. I'm glad Poland, who spent so many years under the thumb of evil regimes, is with us. You are a good people.

[griffin]

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