[Tall_Texan]

I think we should remember and reflect but I don't think America needs an annual breast-beating over this. It was an important event but, except for the 3,000+ lives lost, the world goes on. I won't forget the heroes who risked (and often lost) their lives saving others, nor the heroes of Flight 93. They are truly inspiring.

Remember. Reflect. Revenge. But please let us not get into this Dr. Phil navel-gazing mode. It only deters us from what truly needs to be done.

[archy]

Remember. Reflect. Revenge.

We've been working on it. Afghanistan was a good start [you heard about Dash-t'Leili?] and the efforts in Iraq are progressing, if not smoothly.

Though far from complete, we're doing quite all right, certainly much better and faster than in the days following WWII or our initial effort in Vietnam.

And we have some good and fine friends working with us. They'll not be forgotten or abandoned, this time.

[Fawnn]

But please let us not get into this Dr. Phil navel-gazing mode.

For many of us, mourning the loss of life on 9/11 and because of 9/11, celebrating the leadership of our president and the bravery of those who serve to preserve our freedoms, and acknowledging that there are those within and outside our country who wish to destroy all that we hold dear is not navel-gazing. It's part remembrance and part facing reality. 7/4 is an important part of our history, as is 9/11 now. I pray for the yet-unknown date that we can add to the mix as "End of Terrorism Day."

[Maigrey]

Sometimes, you have to gaze your navel to remember why you are focused on bringing your enemies to justice, either with a gavel or with a bullet.

Mercy for those deserving,
Prayers for those already gone
Justice for those who understand

Fury for those who don't.

[PFKEY]

Remember. Reflect. Revenge.

Having not lost a loved one this is probably easier to say than if I had but lets not do or wish evil even on our enemies.

Rom.12
[19] Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.