Suggestion for 9/11

By: JPTERP
Published On: 9/10/2006 4:58:54 AM

9/11--Monday--is a day that I propose we put partisanship aside.  No posts about George Allen, Jim Webb, or other matters--those can wait until Tuesday.

I believe the proper way to honor those who lost their lives on that day; and to honor those who have sacrificed their lives since that day--is simply to keep the focus on a day of rememberance.

I believe Libertas at Perseverando points things in the right direction.  For those of you who have not seen his tribute, I recommend checking it out . . .
http://perseverando....
One thing that I liked about Libertas's post was simply the story about that day. 

With the benefit of 5 years hindsight--what are people's thoughts about that day's events?  What do people remember? 

For me at least, it's helpful to hear reflections--it helps to put the day's events in some context.

What do you think about this approach?  Good?  Bad?  Indifferent?

Comments



What You Are Calling For... (KathyinBlacksburg - 9/10/2006 3:41:49 PM)
What you are calling for is just what Bush advocates want. We Dems are so good at caving at the veyr mnoment we are most needed! 

The Bush administration and its radical followers have wrongfully politicized 9-11.  They are pitching all fear all the time.  The have rewritten hsitory.  Are to say nothing?  I think we should blog the media lie fest and set the record straight. 

I agree with you on one thing, I don't plan to talk about George Allen tomorrow.  But I certainly will not plege away my right to defend against revisionism.  IMHO, with the exception of those who worked toward preventing it, or worked for candidates opposing it, Democrats rolled over and played dead when Bush trotted out this wrongful war.  We can't make that mistake again.



I agree, there's no way the Republicans will stop (Lowell - 9/10/2006 4:01:38 PM)
politicizing 9/11.  It's disgusting, but that's what they've done since day #1, in part to justify their invasion of Iraq and to label anyone who disagreed with them as traitors.


RE: I disagree, but understand where your coming from (JPTERP - 9/10/2006 10:10:14 PM)
I will be steering clear of the TV tomorrow, and simply remembering a good friend and spending the day in mostly quiet reflection.  I will resume Allen and Bush bashing on the 12th.

If others feel that exposing the hypocrisy of the Bush administration is an appropriate memorial on 9/11 so be it.
Different strokes for different folks.