Silence, and a time to reflect. Then move on with your day IMO would

[monmouth]

be a most appropriate way to pay homage to those lost on 9-11. No more exploitation, fiery speeches or wannabes getting in front of a camera, etc. 9-11 has become a major activity for the silly season and it's disgusting. Go to Mass, Church, Temple, whatever, or stand on a street corner and just reflect then move on. My tv will be off, I shall remember in my own way and avoid the screeching and hyperbole that some see as a fitting tribute...Ugh.

[damonm]

1. I'll be donating blood...

I'm a O-, so I'm a regular at the blood bank anyway, but it's an appropriate day.
Doubly so since San Bruno is just across the bay from me...:cry:

[cleanhippie]

2. Screw that! We need to get loud and angry....

especially about the travesties our own government has committed against its own people using 9/11 as justification.

[blondeatlast]

5. Do what you must--but what makes your misplaced vitriol more noble than those who are

plainning to exploit innocent victims?

[cleanhippie]

6. Being angry for being DUPED by the government is "misplaced vitriol"?

I would think that you and I are on the same side of this.

[blondeatlast]

7. Maybe not--but maybe you could get angry on a DIFFERENT day.

Picking the anniversary is exploiting what happened for political purposes--which is exactly what the haters are planning to do.

I find it vile, but your mileage may vary.

[cleanhippie]

8. Fair enough.

[NightWatcher]

3. 9/11 was a horrible tool for hate/war mongers to facilitate their agenda

of course each year, they're going to try to get a few more miles out of the pain, fear, and loathing.

[blondeatlast]

4. Exactly. I'll commemorate it just as I do Pearl Harbor Day

in which a great uncle died. A moment of reflection, a silent prayer--then I'll take my son to archery training as I do every Saturday.

[zipplewrath]

9. How's 'bout we all just decide for ourselves

300 million people, there might be a variety of "appropriate" ways.