Writing from New York, I am very confused about the actual causes and the best solutions for the future.
At the risk of being flamed however, and with sadness and compassion for the families of the victims -- something doesn't sit quite right with me regarding a lot of the political pomp and ceremony which has followed the murdurous act of flying two planes into skyscrapers.
In my small, uneducated opinion, I don't think it was about middle eastern "jealousy" of the American lifestyle.
I would like to report, however, that it was very moving to stand on Park Avenue and 57th Street and watch this normally frantic, aggressive city pause for a moment of silence at 8:46.
About 40 construction workers of diverse backgrounds, gathered in grassy median to bow their heads, many wearing American flags as bandanas - a gentle gesture from the guys that build the tall buildings, standing strong and proud to consider themselves New Yorkers.
Good luck to all of you and your friends and families.
At the risk of being flamed however, and with sadness and compassion for the families of the victims -- something doesn't sit quite right with me regarding a lot of the political pomp and ceremony which has followed the murdurous act of flying two planes into skyscrapers.
In my small, uneducated opinion, I don't think it was about middle eastern "jealousy" of the American lifestyle.
I would like to report, however, that it was very moving to stand on Park Avenue and 57th Street and watch this normally frantic, aggressive city pause for a moment of silence at 8:46.
About 40 construction workers of diverse backgrounds, gathered in grassy median to bow their heads, many wearing American flags as bandanas - a gentle gesture from the guys that build the tall buildings, standing strong and proud to consider themselves New Yorkers.
Good luck to all of you and your friends and families.