9/11: From a High School Student's Point of View

[sdk7x7]

On 9/11, my life changed entirely. My friend told me a plane hit the WTC... I thought it was a joke. I walked into my history class and heard, over the radio, "The south tower has just fallen." Seeing another friend, I announced that we were at war. "Who could've done it?" he asked. "Who knows," I said, "It could've been Saddam or Osama bin Laden."

9/11 completely changed my life. From that day forward, I understood that the freedom we held so dearly was threatened by those who hate America for its many liberties and heroes. I became obsessed with the news and, after listening to Sean Hannity, became a conservative Republican. The way I see it, we've got to get them before they get us.

Later that week, a friend and I volunteered at the local radio station and loaded 7 trucks with every imaginable food, clothing, and medical item for the rescuers at Ground Zero. We soon held our own small vigil, singing "G-d Bless America" as an F-16 roared overhead.

Since that day, I have done much with my life. I have pissed off liberals, I've interned at Fox News, and I've truly dedicated the majority of my time to reading, watching, and breathing politics and current events because, after all, we have the best political system in the world. I look forward to one day working for an American intelligence agency... gathering information about those who wish to take away the freedoms that we have defended in the American Revolution, two World Wars, and as recently as Operation: Iraqi Freedom.

We live in the best country on Earth and I, as a high school FReeper, thought everyone should just remember that.

UNITED WE STAND. Where were u on 9/11? Post below, along w/ prayers.

Regards, Scott

[harpseal]

BTT

[Ayn Rand wannabe]

Two years ago, I was a senior in high school and I thought it would be a good day. It was the day I became a legal adult. It was also the first time my friends had ever decorated my locker. It wasn't until I was walking in the hall and saw the ladies in the guidance office just staring dumbly at the television that I knew something was wrong.

My 18th birthday was the end of one era...thanks to all the Freepers who helped me realize that there is still hope.

Also, happy birthday to Sparta!

May we never forget...

[anniegetyourgun]

Happy birthday and thanks for your comments here.

[blackie]

Thanks for thw ping JH2 ~ Scott, congratulations on taking a stand ~ You are making a hugh difference on this old planet!

We Will Never, Ever, Forget 9/11!

Be Well ~ Be Armed ~ Be Safe ~ Molon Labe!

[JohnHuang2]

More than welcome, my friend.

[betty boop]

In honor of the memory of our fellow Americans lost on 9/11:

"Samuel Thompson wrote: I don't believe in Santa Claus, but I'm not going to sue somebody for singing a Ho-Ho-Ho song in December.

"I don't agree with Darwin, but I didn't go out and hire a lawyer when my high school teacher taught his theory of evolution.

"Life, liberty or your pursuit of happiness will not be endangered because someone says a 30-second prayer before a football game. So what's the big deal? It's not like somebody is up there reading the entire book of Acts. They're just talking to a God they believe in and asking him to grant safety to the players on the field and the fans going home from the game. 'But it's a Christian prayer,' some will argue. Yes, and this is the United States of America, a country founded on Christian principles. And we are in the Bible Belt. According to our very own phone book, Christian churches outnumber all others better than 200-to-1. So what would you expect-somebody chanting Hare Krishna?

"If I went to a football game in Jerusalem, I would expect to hear a Jewish prayer.

"If I went to a soccer game in Baghdad, I would expect to hear a Muslim prayer.

"If I went to a ping pong match in China, I would expect to hear someone pray to Buddha.

"And I wouldn't be offended. It wouldn't bother me one bit. When in Rome...

"'But what about the atheists?' is another argument. What about them? Nobody is asking them to be baptized. We're not going to pass the collection plate. Just humor us for 30 seconds. If that's asking too much, bring a Walkman or a pair of ear plugs. Go to the bathroom. Visit the concession stand. Call your lawyer. Unfortunately, one or two will make that call. One or two will tell thousands what they can and cannot do. I don't think a short prayer at a football game is going to shake the world's foundations.

"Christians are just sick and tired of turning the other cheek while our courts strip us of all our rights. Our parents and grandparents taught us to pray before eating, to pray before we go to sleep. Our Bible tells us just to pray without ceasing. Now a handful of people and their lawyers are telling us to cease praying. God, help us. And if that last sentence offends you, well..........just sue me.

"The silent majority has been silent too long.. it's time we let that one or two who scream loud enough to be heard, that the vast majority don't care what they want.. it is time the majority rules!

"It's time we tell them, you don't have to pray.. you don't have to say the pledge of allegiance, you don't have to believe in God or attend services that honor Him. That is your right, and we will honor your right.. but by golly you are no longer going to take our rights away .. we are fighting back.. and we WILL WIN! After all the God you have the right to denounce is on our side!

"God bless us one and all, especially those who denounce Him...

"God bless America, despite all her faults.. still the greatest nation of all.....

"God bless our service men who are fighting to protect our right to pray and worship God....


"May 2003 be the year the silent majority is heard and we put God back as the foundation of our families and institutions.

"Keep looking up...... In God WE Trust."

[blackie]

Isn't it great to see young people that are not brain washed by the left-wing wackos ~ taking a stand for what is right and good about the USA ~ Wow!

We Are Winning!

Let's Roll!

[JohnHuang2]

Bump!

[Alamo-Girl]

Thanks for the heads up!

[Libertina]

Thanks for that Let's Toll eagle, I love it!

[mommadooo3]

You're welcome! I'm 99% sure it's a FReeper original. I can remember telling a fellow FReeper that he had the flag positioned 'wrong', so he 'fixed' it. LOL...just today, I saw his 'wrong original' on a google search.

BTW... I know there is a talented FReeper who can post the link to this image that is a perfect size for 'wallpaper'. (I have it as mine.)

[Libertina]

mommadooo, I had a 100 zip drive of all the FR images (including the eagle) articles and research that I'd done for more than one year... Last week I zotted it by accident.. I can't even contribute a jpeg to the September 11th Memorial thread :( Ah well, now I'll have to FReep twice as hard to find all the information again. Thanks for reposting images everyone! :)

[mommadooo3]

I'm NOT 'puter smart... but would a system restore give ya back what ya zotted?

I'll see what I can find to post, so you can start rebuilding what you lost.

[Our man in washington]

Excellent post.

You've done a lot already, but have you considering joining the military for a while as a way to further the cause of America? The country could always use a good young man like you.

Not that you would be a bad person if you didn't join, and I wouldn't hold it against you.

Still, just a thought. We have a war we have to win.

[Libertina]

Can't... it's a disk. Oh well.

[Libertina]

Can't... it's a disk. Oh well. but I will gladly look at anything interesting you post so I can build my research back up. Thank you, mommadooo :)

[mommadooo3]

BUMMER!

Here's a start on images. TONS MORE to come. (or I can FReep mail ya, with just links)

As far as your research/articles go, if you can give a run-down of what you had, I'm sure we can help you track it down.

[mommadooo3]

GOD bless Aloha Ronnie for THIS photo and story behind it!!!

[Libertina]

BTTT for FReeper excellence!
Oh momma! How wonderful, thoughtful, and kind you are! Thank you 1000 times! You know, I had probably 40 folders - religion, quotes, Sawgrass Rebellion, humor, clintoons, election, all Registered's art, articles I had written, on and on. It will take months to even figure out all that is gone. But I have learned one must back up DISKS! However, tonight you have signgehandedly gotten me headed on the right path - and I appreciate every one of those awesome photos you posted - you sweetie! ((((hugs))))

[mommadooo3]

(blush)

I'll do what I can to help you. When I get 'stuck', I'll put out a call for help.

I'm thinking that all of today's threads will be a 'goldmine' in your search to find what was lost.

I have a few ideas. I'll be back!