[WW] Re: [WW]

[PdLaCara@aol.com]

Hear hear, Allen.

If I were old enough I'd be down at the red cross right now. Please, we must 
do whatever we can in this horrible tragedy. I for one can't shake the 
feeling that I was on top of the North Tower only a few monthes before. The 
thought that that could have been me or one of my classmates up there sickens 
me more than any thought I have ever had. I hope our overseas bretheren on 
this list can give us some support in this time. Today may have had one of 
the highest American deaths in one day since the 1860's. I think we are 
experiencing shock and outrage not felt since 1941. Please try to understand 
if we feel more than a little hostile to any country who might have had an 
inkling of an influence in this attack.

Peter

In a message dated 9/11/01 9:07:25 PM, moderator@darious.com writes:

<< Just a quick note to everyone.

For the interim, the rules for off-topic posts are suspended with regards 
to the terrorist attack against the US.  While off-topic this action today 
affects the entire world and I see no reason to force it off the lists.  At 
least for the time being.

But the rules regarding civility towards each other are not.  Tempers, 
temperatures and emotions are going to be running VERY high - both right 
now and over the next few days and weeks.  I myself am bouncing between 
stunned, shocked disbelief and a feeling of rage that is so intense it is 
leaving me physically ill.

I just ask that everyone take a deep breath before posting about this on 
the main lists, and to be a bit more forgiving of those folks who voice, 
perhaps inappropriately, their own strong opinions on the subject.

I am going to take this opportunity to revoice a statement put forth on the 
OT list - If you are capable of it - give blood.   The nation was at a 
critical shortage in their blood supplies before this happened and even 
with the nation mobilizing at the blood centers it is likely to remain a 
critical shortage over the next few weeks.  The Red Cross, United Blood 
Services and (I have been told) Canadian Blood Services have all mobilized 
for this emergency.
And better to have too much than too little.

Also, perhaps I am being selfish, but let's hope that we lost nobody from 
the lists nor that anyone on the lists have lost anyone.

Thank you.


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