We will have to wait and see. Actually, I believe there were battles in the Civil War where the causalty rate may be higher.
But clearly, NOTHING compares to this since, and NOTHING compares in terms of non-combatant loss.
I expect that the losses will approach and maybe exceed 20,000 in terms of deaths.
We MUST exact a swift, horrific and lasting retribution against any organization that did this AND against ANY nation that abetted it.
Once we know who those organizations and nations are, I believe thus use of tactical nuclear devices is in order and would make the statement to those responsible and to thew world to NEVER EVER consoider such action against the USA again.
... I am completely diraught over this. I know I am speaking emotionally. But I believe just the same that such a response is necessary. The pictures of those explosions, and particularly of those buildings collapsing ... and KNOWING what it meant as it happend, are etched on my consciousness until the day I die.
You are correct. It must be swift. It must be deadly. It must say that ANY minimally involved nation AND group will die. It must, as you aptly stated, send the statement that it is insanity and death to ever consider attacking this nation again!
Like you, Jeff I am overwhelmed with emotions on this dreadful day. When we know the source of this incomprehensible savagry and those who assisted in its perpetration, America must respond with fury.