Posted by Matt Chase at student3-849.unh.edu on September 11, 2001 at 15:28:19:
This is something even worse. War gives you something solid to fight against, a physical or emotional presence. I saw the video of the plane crashing into the building, and it's something much worse than war. Whoever did this is making sure we understand that they had every intention of us watching. They knew children would be watching.
The reason it is called terrorism is simple. It inspires terror, fear, and a constant question of what we did wrong. The first shot is something that's going to get us for the rest of our lives. I'm scheduled to fly at Christmas, and I'm terrified. I'm absolutely terrified.
We don't know who we're fighting, what we're fighting, or when we're going to find out. While I'm afraid, I still want justice, and I want peace.
I don't know how everyone feels about George W. Bush, and I know that I didn't vote for him, but right now, I'm getting behind him. I'd encourage everyone to do the same. We'll win if we stay together.
Matt