This thread has some interesting viewpoints in it...to say the least...here is what I got out of it.
Yes, 9-11 was a bad day.
Yes, it did effect the America, in my opinion it woke America up.
No, it's not an American only tragedy, after all it was more then just Americans that lost their lives. I didn't read all the posts in this thread, I stopped after reading a few pages of useless arguments of who knows best about history to support their viewpoints...but, needless to say, no matter what tragedy it is, whether is be 9-11 or the anniversary of a loved ones death, anyone has a right to mourn the loss, to take a moment to themselves, not just ignore them because there are some that are callous to their feelings.
No, living in any country, either it be in North America, Asia..idc...it doesn't matter what country you live in, will not count as credit to any argument. I realize this solves nothing, but I found it humorous that people will insult other people based on the country they live in. You would think they know everything and everyone in that country...how old are we here?
idk, just my 2-cents worth here, sorry for rambling...not so much an argument but more of an interesting observation.
Originally posted by Restless SoulAnd a good one, you are correct. A very good post and deserves a cookie. Thank you for it.
This thread has some interesting viewpoints in it...to say the least...here is what I got out of it.
Yes, 9-11 was a bad day.
Yes, it did effect the America, in my opinion it woke America up.
No, it's not an American only tragedy, after all it was more then just Americans that lost their lives. I didn't read all the posts in this thread, ...[text shortened]... th here, sorry for rambling...not so much an argument but more of an interesting observation.
The post that was quoted here has been removedI think you are comparing apples and oranges. The US hasn't been affected by the world wars in the same way European countries and especially the Soviet Union have. I agree that they have done a very good job after World War II, and that's probably why the German view of the US was mainly positive when I grew up. But would they have done the same if they had lost several millions civilians in the war? Also, mourning is not a political thing, it's something personal, and I doubt Americans are so different in that respect than people from other countries. How many Americans are really able to mourn the losses on both sides of the Iraq war? If you can, I certainly respect you for that, but I know for sure that many Americans don't care about or even rejoice in the death of those they regard as enemies. And I can't blame those who have lost a loved one if they don't manage to mourn the loss of lives on the other side. That's human. You'll find that reaction anywhere, and you'll also find those who are strong enough to overcome it anywhere.
The post that was quoted here has been removedYes, the further it is away, the easier it will become to mourn the losses on both sides. But Americans are certainly not unique that way. You can see the same thing here in Europe.
We destroyed your country to destroy your government and then rebuilt your country to keep the people from starving. That is fairly unique in the annals of war, no?
It may be, at least I can't think of another example. But that doesn't show in any way that Americans have a unique ability to mourn the losses on both sides. Politics rarely have much to do with being kind-hearted and loving your enemies. The US needed a strong and loyal West Germany in the cold war. And if they want to continue their wars in the Middle East (and it sure looks like Bush would love to), it would be convenient to have a strong and loyal ally there, too.
