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2002-09-11

Well first I would like to say that I hope that what I am going to express isn't going to offend anyone. I hope that some can relate and understand while I am sure others will just be upset. I was at work when the September 11th incident occurred. I was listening to my radio at my desk when I heard what had happened. I was very startled by the whole thing and very very hurt to see those that have lost loved ones. I can not imagine the pain that they have and will continue to go through. Now though I said that I was hurt, I was also very upset with the fact that it had happened in the first place. Now if there were prior threats then our country should have been on alert regardless of whether they thought someone was bluffing. Our country is the home of the free, but sometimes we are al little too free to some that come in from other countries. Not that I don't welcome people from all nationalities I am just referring to those that are guilty (you know who you are) of terrorism. Secondly, I would like to also say that everyone knows what the nationalities of those that performed the acts of terrorism on September 11th, but We (African Americans) are looked at as if We are the ones that do all this damage to our country. All that We are trying to do is raise families, work, love, and have a good time because as all of you can see Life Is Too Short not to live it to the fullest. I hope that a lesson was taught about Us minorities. We are not here to wreck and destroy our country, We are here to live just like everyone else. We want to have good things and know good people. We are not all bad. Some of us are decent people. I hope that those that have endured a tremendous amount of sorrow can take it easy and live life as you would if you had your loved ones still near. Because if you think about they are still here, in your heart, in your thoughts, in your presence. I hope that those who are offended can forgive me one day for expressing myself. But I just believe that we need to all come together and live as one. As far as I am concerned we have no color, we should have each other. God bless every one of you and God Bless America!