Posted by weagmacht18 at pc017551.reshall.uidaho.edu on November 07, 2002 at 21:36:45:
In Reply to: The opposite of Above Me posted by The O~* in Phantoms on November 07, 2002 at 16:50:52:
: : You're a schmuck to compare your situation (being rightly ridiculed for making NUMEROUS childish and idiotic statements) to the tragedy that was 9/11.
: Wrong
Why? Am I not, as an American (like yourself), entitled to speak my mind? We don't agree with each other: that's obivious. But please, consider this: the fact is, 9/11 is NOT equitable to an Internet post board, and you should know that.
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: : I personally am sick of hearing about the events of 9/11.
: You should be very proud of that statement
I am. While those words might sound harsh, I didn't mean it in that way. What I was referring to is the commercialization of 9/11 that has become so prevalent. The media turned 9/11 into something that could be marketed in the form of bumper stickers, flags, t-shirts, and slogans that promote war. I was speaking against 9/11 being used for someone's personal gain, which is what most of the people on this board think you have done.
I am proud of the fact that I can make that statement. Again, that's a privilege that we Americans have in our lives. I don't want to fight with anyone over this anymore, so this will be the last post I make on this topic.
However, before you think you've "won" this argument, just realize that so far, you've shown yourself to be fairly close-minded and stubborn. This country is a place where diversity and original thought is encouraged, and you shouldn't be surprised if you run into people who will not hang on your every word as if you were a god.
Think about what happened during 9/11. You talked about people clingin to each other for support. Don't look at this as people hating you, as you have done so far, I (and I think most of the other posters here) really don't understand what you're trying to say. Maybe you've got a really good point, but no one will take you seriously if you try to preach love and then practice hate.
Whether or not you hate me or even don't like me, I wish you no ill will, and I hope to see you again on the board.
Take it easy.
-Weagmacht18