Debris Photos (GRAPHIC)

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[Mark Felton]

[Your attention please. This thread has generated a ton of abuse reports. Some have been from long established freepers. Others have been from relative newbies. Some have been complaining about the thread. Others have been complaining about the complainers.

Throw on top of it the fact that some of the newbies who showed up on this thread happen to be returning bannees, who before being banned were friendly with some of the very people they are bickering with here, and something is striking us as just not right.

If you are interested in the debris photos, this is the thread for it. If not, don't join in this thread. It is not disrespectful to those who died to post pictures of the debris in our opinion. What they show and where they landed may help piece together what killed these brave people.

If you feel that is the wrong decision, we apologize and mean no harm. But please, no more arguing about it on the thread, and no more abuse reports on the matter.

Thanks, AM.]

Sun Feb 2, 1:14 AM ET

Fires, believed started by debris from the downed space shuttle Columbia, burn in an area near Dallas, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2003. Seven astronauts perished when the shuttle broke to pieces as it re-entered the atmosphere at the end of a 16-day mission. (AP Photo/Joe Cavaretta)

Sat Feb 1, 9:31 PM ET

A video image of a helmet that dropped into a yard in Norwood Community, Texas from the space shuttle Columbia is seen Feb. 1, 2002. Many parts of the shuttle, along with human remains, were found in the area. NASA (news - web sites) officials later removed the helmet. (Rick Wilking/Reuters)

Sat Feb 1,10:35 PM ET

A small brush fire started by a falling piece of debris from the space shuttle Columbia outside Athens, Texas after the shuttle broke apart during re-entry over Texas on its way to a scheduled landing in Fla., Feb. 1, 2003. Authorities have not speculated on the cause of the crash. (Jeff Mitchell/Reuters)

Sat Feb 1, 9:31 PM ET

A piece of debris believed to be from the space shuttle Columbia is photographed near Lufkin, Texas, Feb. 1, 2003. NASA (news - web sites) lost contact with the shuttle at around 9 a.m., about 16 minutes before its scheduled landing at Kennedy Space Center (news - web sites). (Reuters)

Sat Feb 1, 9:15 PM ET

Goldie Hamilton looks at a piece of debris that dropped into her yard in Alto, Texas from the space shuttle Columbia February 1, 2003. Many parts of the shuttle along with human remains were found in the area. Hamilton lives in the house in the background. REUTERS/Rick Wilking

Sat Feb 1, 9:18 PM ET

A piece of debris from the space shuttle Columbia dropped into this yard in Alto, Texas, February 1, 2003. Debris from space shuttle Columbia rained down onto fields, highways and a cemetery in Texas on Saturday, sending dozens of residents to hospitals after they handled the smoldering metal wreckage. All seven astronauts on board were killed in the break-up, which scattered potentially toxic debris across a 120-mile (190-km-long) swath of eastern Texas. REUTERS/Rick Wilking

Sat Feb 1, 7:43 PM ET

Stan Melasky, left, and his brother Steve Melasky look over a piece of debris, believed to be from the space shuttle Columbia, that fell on their farm near Douglass, Texas, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2003. (AP Photo/Donna McWilliam)

Sat Feb 1, 8:52 PM ET

An Anderson County sheriff's deputy walks past a piece of debris from the space shuttle Columbia outside Palestine, Texas after the shuttle broke apart during reentry over East Texas on its way to a scheduled landing in Florida, February 1, 2003. Shaken NASA (news - web sites) officials vowed to find out what caused the space shuttle Columbia to break up, saying they would look closely at the impact of a piece of foam insulation that struck the orbiter's left wing at takeoff. REUTERS/Jeff Mitchell

Sat Feb 1, 7:25 PM ET

A piece of space shuttle debris sits on the ground outside Bronson, Texas, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2003. Space shuttle Columbia broke apart in flames 200,000 feet over Texas on Saturday, killing all seven astronauts just minutes before they were to glide to a landing in Florida. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Sat Feb 1, 7:29 PM ET

Searchers mark a small piece of debris while looking for remnants of the space shuttle outside Bronson, Texas, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2003. Space shuttle Columbia broke apart in flames 200,000 feet over Texas on Saturday, killing all seven astronauts just minutes before they were to glide to a landing in Florida. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Sun Feb 2,10:11 AM ET

Resident Bugs Arriola looks at a piece of debris from the space shuttle Columbia, Sunday, Feb. 2, 2003 in Nacogdoches, Texas. People have been told not to touch any of the debris as there could be toxic chemicals on the material. (AP Photo/Donna McWilliam)

Sat Feb 1, 7:41 PM ET

Vollunteer firefigher John Berry looks out at small piece of debris believed to be from the space shuttle Columbia in a rural area north of Palestine, Texas, Saturday, Feb. 1, 2003. The shuttle broke apart in flames over Texas on Saturday, killing all seven astronauts just minutes before they were to glide to a landing in Florida. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Sat Feb 1, 9:23 PM ET

A couple looks at a piece of debris from the space shuttle Columbia that dropped onto the highway in Alto, Texas February 1, 2003. Debris fromColumbia rained down onto fields, highways and a cemetery in Texas on Saturday, sending dozens of residents to hospitals after they handled the smoldering metal wreckage. All seven astronauts on board were killed in the break-up, which scattered potentially toxic debris across a 120-mile (190-km-long) swath of eastern Texas. REUTERS/Rick Wilking

[Sungirl]

I can't understand why anyone would object to pictures of the space shuttle parts OR even body parts. I have been seeing pictures of John Kennedys brains for years.

[Howlin]

I don't see any family members out there, do you?

You seem to have some issues with the way the rest of us mourn our loss -- because WE did have a loss, too.

Your analogy doesn't work.

[visualops]

In the early 90's I screenprinted some special plastic sheets (with a logo) that were used to wrap canisters with schoolchildren's experiments inside to go up on the shuttle. I was thrilled just to make something that was going into space, let alone had been there!

[XBob]

the black hills are beautiful, and see what happened, somebody comes and carves up those beautiful mountains, then tourists from all over.

LOL - "my great grandchildren may be finding material years from now.",

boy I believe that. And it will give future generations of archeologists fits.

[Howlin]

That's what this thread is all about! Pick a post.

So, I take it you were the ONE person on FR who didn't post on ANY of the WTC threads, right?

If you don't like this thread, stay off of it. Don't come around and lecture the rest of us.

[Ramius]

I believe you are right. The USCG is the only service to make use of the H65 Dolphin. They are the only ones that paint them orange, and they are the only ones to paint "U.S. Coast Guard" on them. (Look just above and behind the star symbol).

Beats me how A.P. could have missed that.

[garjog]

"the one in post # 12 obviously is part of the surface of the shuttle with the silhouettes of the tiles and a couple of them still attached in a shriveled state."

Actually, it looks like grout or glue for the tiles to me, rather than a shriveled tile, which doesn't seem possible.

[BnBlFlag]

Re Your post no. 405..............AMEN!!

[Lady Jag]

Oh yeah! I had it backwards!

[Jhoffa_]

I can't understand why anyone would object to pictures of the space shuttle parts OR even body parts. I have been seeing pictures of John Kennedys brains for years.

We aparently have a bunch of hyper-sensitive, self appointed hall monitors out there projecting their own strangeness onto the rest of us.

I got flamed yesterday for predicting that the same people who partied when the Trade Center went down would be making hay with this, calling it a "rebuke from Allah" and such..

Damned if they didn't start to whine just a few minutes before a slew of stories describing just that type of behavior hit the news wires.

I think some (un-named) people would do well to remember that we're not all emotionally crippled, basket cases here..

[DaGman]

I am personally amazed that anything at all survived the 3000 degree heat, especially human remains. I just didn't think it was possible

[Rainbow Rising]

I've said it before and I'll say it again....I admire anybody who would put a flower at a piece of metal....just to say, "I care and I am grieving for you....I may not have known you but you represent the bravery and courage that this country is known for".

I agree 100%. I'm a little choked up looking at all those pics of flags, crosses and flowers near the various pieces of debris. The people who did that are acknowledging that we have all suffered this terrible loss, whether we knew the crew or not. Astronauts represent the best, noblest parts of the human spirit: the desire to explore, the endless quest for knowledge, a hunger to understand the great mysteries of the universe, a longing for adventure. They also represent the best of the American spirit, and so their loss strikes us especially hard. I think it is wonderful that the people in that region are doing whatever they can to show respect and admiration. I'm proud of them and I'm proud of the Columbia crew.

[lepton]

I am unaware of that, particularly, of any use of helium (an inert gas), period, except for testing.

Helium is used for lots of things, most particularly when they go to shut off rocket enginges. They use it to flush the fuel out of the lines as it is nearly non-reactive. If they simply shut off the fuel flow, the burn would go up the fuel feed.

As I understand, they use Nitrogen early on, and Helium when they get to space.

[xJones]

#24: this is a terrible place - bad climate, unfriendly people , bad cooking, no jobs, polluted air, just a bunch of ignorant hicks ...

Absolutely, and I'm glad you've warned everybody so the damnYankees won't feel the need to visit east Texas. When I think of the biscuits & gravy, grits, chicken-fried steaks, barbecued brisket, ribs, steaks, all the huge dessert tables at family dinners......well, I'd hate for them to have to suffer through it. :)

BTW, I agree with the others that this thread is oddly comforting, because people can share the deep grief we all feel.

[Arkinsaw]

and they are the only ones to paint "U.S. Coast Guard"

LOL, you have better eyes than I apparently.

[Arkinsaw]

It's sick.

You appear to be in the distinct minority on that subject. The thread hasn't moved since it was put up but several posts criticizing it have been removed. That message should be clear by now. Stay off the thread if you don't like it.

[Howlin]

Bump!

[apackof2]

GO AWAY!

[cowgirlcutie]

I don't mean to be rude, but in reading your comment about these people being 'pure hick' by posing with the debris from the space shuttle...I find it rather offensive. I have to agree that it's not in the best taste, but how do you know that these are not the people who found the debris and are watching over it until the authorities arrive, and that the media didn't ask them if they could take a picture? I live around this area and let me just tell you that the ungodly sound we all heard around here when the shuttle exploded, made the hair on our necks stand up. I'm just thankful we haven't had to also deal with an influx of media and others. Most of the 'bubbas' around here would give you the shirt off their backs and most WILL NOT attempt to 'benefit' from this tragedy. People, even here in 'flyoever country', are still nervous from 9/11. To have this happen in this quiet part of the country has been a bit upsetting. Finally, while this has been upsetting to people in this area to have this happen, I cannot even imagine the grief that the families of the astronauts are enduring at this time. All I can do is to pray for them, that God will somehow give them peace and comfort during this time, and that the rest of us can honor them for their sacrifice.

[Howlin]

"Issues." I just don't understand why they have to drag their issues onto threads like this.

Honestly, there are some people on here who are unhappy about every single thing on EARTH (and above it, apparently.)

I'm SO glad I don't know them in real life; imagine how miserable their lives are!