From: karl@?????.net
Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2001 11:11 AM
To: rlinn@?????.com
Subject: Terrorism
Dad-
I'm typing this at school during lunch. I went through the webmail backdoor, because the school isp blocks most communication sites. If you don't already know, a bunch of planes, passengers and all, were hijacked and made kamikaze runs. First one plowed into the World Trade Center, causing one tower to collapse. A second plane, looked like a 737 or something slammed into the second one shortly thereafter. A little after 1030 we got to a classroom that was picking up the news, and right after that we saw the second tower go. Titus pulled the cable, doesn't want the school panicking, but word is moving faaaaast. Also, a commuter plane hit teh pentagon, all key government officials are being evacuated, bush is on his way home. Unconfirmed reports state that a car bomb went off outside the state department. FAA has grounded everything and fighters can be seen scrambling. A few hijacked planes are still missing, another jet crashed earlier in the day a short distance from the airport, but no one is sure whether or not its related. 1 palestinian group has so far claimed responsibility, but they all try to be proud and stupid. The real perpetrators would know that once the US finds out, they would be incinerated into the stone age. This is an amazingly well coordinated attack, focusing on the major symbols of the free world, all within 1 hour. All the history teachers have studied and have known that there is gap in recent years that should be filled by a war, not just a little gulf war. Even I knew it was coming, but I never expected such a violent and unprecedented attack. This could easily erupt into a holy war if there are enough zealots in palestine and elsewhere, and could cause a huge conflict that could spell the end of the muslim faith. I hope it doesn't get that global, but you can be sure the world will not let this one go unpunished. This is without a doubt the biggest, most vicious act of terrorism (if not an act of war) in modern times, if not the history of mankind. Looks like Bush and the military will be getting those funds to finish research on all those new weapons and fighters scheduled for the next 8 years. Well, I'll see what's going on when i get home, most of the news sites here are normally blocked anyway by the school isp. Just let you know that we heard it too. Now that I'm done, there could have been another attempt at something, although national security forces probably would've intercepted. Nonetheless, the nation has been really jarred, and while I fear what's going to come, most of it is channeled into anger in knowing that something will happen. Take care, and buy more ammo.
-Karl"
Courtesy of Dick Linn of Midlothian, VA
USMC
KIA January 26, 2005 of wounds received as result of enemy action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.
Marine Corps Reserve’s 4th Combat Engineer Battalion, 4th Marine Division, headquartered in Lynchburg, Va.
God Bless you and your son.
Come on, folks. If you're anywhere near the DC area, get off your lazy butts and come stand for America and freedom today. These protestors are more than anti-Iraq War, they are anti the very principles upon which this great Nation was founded. They hate the United States and everything for which she stands. If these hippies had their way, you and I would all be tossed into gulags and the US would become a communist nation. They are anti-freedom, anti-free enterprise, and anti-individualism. They are full blooded Communist!
Starting with the Revolution and up until today, a lot of great men and women have given their lives so you and I can live in a nation where we have the freedom to make our own choices and choose our own destinies. Just take an hour or two out of your time and come and stand for America and those heroic men and women. WE CAN'T LOSE THIS BATTLE! THE FUTURE OF OUR CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN ARE AT STAKE. SEE YOU GUYS THERE!!
That sets my jaw.
May God welcome home this brave son of American. May God give strength to his family in this their hour of need.
May Gad Damn the enemies of freedom within and without our bordrs.