This is a letter from a list I subscribe to:
"Good and decent people around the globe feel shocked and helpless
in the face of such indiscriminant violence. We are in shock, but
not completely helpless. Here are some suggestions on what you
can do:
1. Remember, most persons of particular nationalities and
religious or ethnic backgrounds are NOT in favor of attacks upon
innocent men, women and children. Such atrocities come from
extremist and radical groups. Our anger, though justified, should
not broadly target innocent civilians of nation or persons who
simply happen to represent a certain religion or ethnicity.
2. This is a time to stick together, as a nation and as a world.
All nations must work together to ensure that such atrocities
never be allowed to occur again. This incident should usher in an
unprecedented time of cooperation as we fight side by side
against a common evil. We can dedicate ourselves to the cause of
ridding the world of terrorism.
3. We can turn our anger and helplessness into constructive
action. Give blood at a donation center close to you. Generously
support disaster response groups with material donations and
money. Some churches, synagogues, mosques and other religious
communities have disaster relief funds that are set up to receive
donations for this emergency. Those of faith should also pray for
those who lost loved ones, those who are missing and wounded and
those who labor to rescue and comfort victims. Pray also for
victims and perpetrators of violence throughout the world.
4. All Americans (and others) who are stunned by today's attack
should find time to grieve. Consider attending a service at your
community of faith to help put the day's events and aftermath in
perspective as you grieve for and with families and friends of
victims.
5. War, whether it be a conventional war or act of terrorism, is
abhorrent to the human family. In the long term, you can channel dedicated to global peace,
including the eradication of terrorism, and to groups that give aid to victims of violence and war.
6. Rededicate yourself to loving others. Life is short -- cherish
every moment of it.
America will never be the same again. September 11, 2001 will
forever be remembered as a defining moment in our history. But
let the history books record it also as a time of unparalleled
cohesiveness as nations unite to comfort a country in grief
and to commit together to rid our planet of the scourge of
terrorism. May God grant us wisdom this pivotal day, comfort as
we grieve and healing as we move ahead together.
Steve Goodier, September 11, 2001
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Protect that freedom, protect your right to CHOOSE! WOOF!!WOOF!!
Our Founding Fathers and those, including the French, who helped us when we needed it most, and to whom we repaid the debt, believed in the precepts embedded in the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. America is the only country founded on ideas: