Thursday, September 11, 2008
Day 8
We have been having great discussions about values. Today is 9/11 and I wonder if 7 years after the attack on the World Trade Center if we, as Americans, even care. Tell me what you value about living in America and what you think we should do to make sure that we do honor 9/11 and the people who lost their lives that day.
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Mr. kay
After seven years since the world trade centers were attacked, I thik that Americans care. The main reason why we are in iraq, is because of the attack. The war is still going on so people should care about people dieing in Iraq. Also many people died on 9/11 and it is something that you reeally should care about. What I value about living in america is my freedom. America is about freedom, and that is what makes America so great. Things we should do to honor 9/11, is to respect the people who died. You really don't have to do anything that big, like make a huge statue. All we need to do as ameicans, is just remember the day, and how big of a impact it was to america.
Chris Reid
5th hour
Seven years ago today the World Trade Center was attcked. People now are still fighting today in Iraq. That shows thats each and everyone of the individuals out there care about america, and are willing to die for us just to keep us safe. I value living in america is that we have our freedom of speech, and freedom to everything else. Witch people in other countries doesnt have. Things that i think we should do to honor 9/11 are, wearing red white and blue, haveing a moment in slience for all thoes who died. I also think everyone should write to a soldier figting in Iraq, and thank them for saving us.
I think that all americans care and remember what happend. Many people died on 9-11. peoples family, loved ones. seven years ago we were attacked. and to this day we still take honor in all the soldiers that died for our country. To keep us safe. This was a huge impact on america, and will be history.
Hailey Ledgley
5th hour
Mr. Kay,
I think that 9/11 is a historic day in many bad ways, but many good ways. We all know that bad outcomes of this tragic event, but good also came out of it. People that normally would never come together came together. They gave eachother support through the bad times. I think that this even may have been a blessing in disguise just like Hurricane Katrina somewhat was. The government has abviously not forgotten about today 7 years ago due to us being in the war. Many people may forget why we are in Iraq and say that we should get out. But 7 years ago every person in the U.S was saying, " We have to get whoever did this to us"! The thing is is that we are trying to get the people who did this.
Mr. Kay,
Tim Wilson
Mr.Kay,
Okay I'm going to have to say that, some of us don't even care, because a lot of us don't even remember it. Most of everyone care a lot about are country and are willing to help our troops in iraq. I'm glad I live in america, we have many rights that people dream of, so we should honor everyone that has passed in this tragety! This should never happen to any country, and it happened to ours, and we need to realize that many people were hurt, and many people lost their loved ones. This was a very huge significant event, and it should NEVER be forgotten. I think everyone should thank those who helped save many people on 9/11/01, by writing to them. Or just say it when their alone. This can help. God bless America!
my bad, the one above is stefanie samuel, 6th hour
I dont think that we forgotten 9/11. It was a tragety so i dont think that we could ever forget what happened.It was such a sad day i dont think we good ever forget this day. What we should do to say thank you to those people that saved many lifes is tell them thank you write laters. We should honor those who risked there lifes for others. I feel that today we have not forgotten about it many people since that day has come together. We should never forget those that died on september-11-2001
Even after seven years Americans still care about the attack. That is what i value about America. That we care about everthing that happens to this country. I think we should keep ondoing what we've been doing on 9/11. Having announcements at schools about it. Donating blood and such. And caring for the people that lost friends and family on that day.
James Richardson
5th hour
i values alot of things about america. one is our feedom, it allows an american to become whatever they want. everybody has an equal chance to do whatever they want with their life. another is our education. it kind of goes along with our freedom but is still a great advantage americans have. already i think weve done alot to help out with the 9/11 tragedy but we could do more. i think we should recognize it more than just once a year and help the familys that lost someone.
andy b, 6th hour
Of course American's care about what happened on 9/11. I don't think we would have the war in Iraq if it wasn't for that attack. So American's must care. I think that America will still talk about that day for many more years. What I value of America is our freedom for everyone. No matter who you are, when your born you have a clean slate and can do anything with our life. To honor the people who died I think we need to remember them and how America changed on that day.
Kristen Pauly
6th hour
I think that America is the best counrty in the world. I love it because you are free and there is every possibility to succeed here. I also like how the government isn't controling us totally. We still have some control. To honor 9/11 we should all just love america and respect thoughs who died on this day 7 years ago. We should also be partiotic Always no that there are people out there that wants America to not exist. And be thankful that we don't live in a place where we want another country to not exist anymore.
Zack Ruffin 6th hour
WE should remember 9/11. If people don't remember it, that is a shame. I think it should be in something tHAT EVERYONE USES. LIKE I PODS OR CELL PHONES. tHAT SHOULD HELP THEM REMEMBER.
JORDAN TARONJI
There are many things I value living in America the list goes on and on. One of the reasons is all the freedoms that we have speech and to out speck the government. Another reason is how the citzens of the courty have a voise in congress and can get things changed. As about 9/11 I belive alot of people think about what happened 7 years ago but few people do anything about it. To honor this day i belive that we should do more than make a "hoilady" for it but help those in need. We should also prasie the armed forces for protecting us and fighting for our freedoms. Finally I would like to say that we are a country that did not get all these freedoms by siding around.
Shaun Gerber
5th Hour
Mr. Kay,
I do believe that we care about 9/11, and what happened 7 years ago. Some people dont care, simply because they dont remember. My values about living in America are the rights that we have, and the freedom that the U.S has. Becasue not all countrys have freedom. I think that every year everybody should have a moment of silence to honor the people who died on 9/11. Also to wear red, white and blue to support the troops who are fighting in Iraq. 9/11 was an unexpected and unfortunate event that happened to our country, and should never be forgotten!
Clare Pathe
5th hour
Mr.Kay,
What I value about living in America is the freedom. I also value America becuse there is so much diversity here and I kind of feel that it's that one place in the world where anyone is welcome. I think that to honor 9/11 we should say the Pledge Of Allegence. And, at school I know we don't. I think that by doing that we would be honoring everyone who died in the attack and the people who are dying right now for us.
Brittney Cooper
6th hour
Mr. Kay,
What I value about living in america is my freedom. Another is are way of life in the U.S. I think some people do care about what happen in 9/11 because some of them have loved ones that died. Many people care because it could of happen any where in the U.S. We honor 9/11 by putting memorials up. In schools we have a moment of silence. We have new rules to try to prevent this from happening again.
Katherine Walsh
6th hour
It has been 7 years since The attack on the twin towers on 9/11. I think we as a mericans still do care very much about that horible day. Alot of people died that day so Iwould hope that we still care. What i value about living in america is my freedom. That is what living in america is all about. For us to remember 9/11 we reaally dont have to do much. But we should do something, having a day of silence, that would be a good way to remember what happened on 9/11. As long as we do remember what happened on that day i dont think it really matters what we do.
Katlyn Twigg 6th Hour
Mr. Kay,
Through out my life, I have never been so disapointed in Americans as I am right now. I believe that Americans have become to confident that bad things will never happen to them. Everyday, people all across the United States will tell themselves that events like 9/11 will never happen to them. I believe that most of the people in the Twin Towers were not expecting to die that day, most of those people probably told themselves and or there family's that bad things would never happen to them. But it did, 9/11 happened. And I bet you that over 99% of those family's that lost a loved one on 9/11, since then have not doubted that bad things happen whether you like it or not. I think that because of 9/11, more and more people will start realising that even though 9/11 occured 7 years ago, that it doesn't mean it won't happen again. I'm not trying to be mean, thats just my opinion. Please don't take it the wrong way.
Danielle Turner
5th hour
I know it has been seven years since 9/11. But I know that most American really don't care. It makes me so sad but it is so true. I think that it should be a holiday. one that we have no school. i think that it should be in our history books because it is a big part in history. So that is what I think.
Alexa Rumpz
6th hour
I think that after seven years, there are many people who still care. I really value being an American. I have seen what other countries are like to live in on the news and it makes me very thankful to be an American. In order to honor the victims of 9/11, like we did today in school we took a moment of silence. Unless you know a family member of those that lost their lives there's not much more you can do. We also need to pay tribute to the soldiers in the war in Iraq. The soldiers are a big part of America, one of our values as an American should be to support the troops. I think that 9/11 needs to also become a bigger value in our society, because there still are some people who could care less.
Megan Fraser
6th Hour
That's a good question. I think a lot of Americans do care about what happened on 9/11 but some do not remember or do not want to remember. To show we care, we can wear red, white, and blue. Also we can thank our troops for putting their lives on the line to keep us safe. We need to show them how much we appreciate them and how grateful we are. I value them very much as well as just being able to live here. It is a great country and a land of freedom and I am really thankful for it.
In my personal opinion we cared very deeply.Two weeks later thou it was old news.Sure loved ones probally still cared deeply.The rest of te country the most we di after that is put a flag out in our lawn.I guess we still take moments of silence and stuff on that day.The thing is it was sort of like the holocaust but with less death.This also caused a war that took way to long and sorta wasted are time.I value America as this it keeps us safe,gives us oppourtunities, and also gives us freedom.We maybe could create something on the site there like 2 more big towers.I think we should do this to show Osama were still standing tall.
Gearhead21328=Tyler McLeod 6th hour
I know that us Americans care, and I care a lot about what happened today so long ago. But when I think about it, I feel like it was 'just last year'. That's how big of a shock it was to me, though I didn't cry, since I was young and didn't understand.
Building a shiney wall with the names of our dead makes us greive, not honor, our lost loved ones. A simple memorial, like a miniature of the Towers on a large stone with the plaque of the date, year, and the event stated. The reason for the tragedy is still unknown, but we can try to stop it from happeneing again.
Steffeny Apollo
5th hour
After seven years since 9/11 not everybody my think that it is as important as others. the reason that i think that we are in Iraq is for two reasons. the first reason is because that's where we get our oil. the second reason is Terrorism. I do not think that Bush was prepared to go to war but that is where we are and there are consequence, and we face them everyday. Makes us more aware of what did happen can never happen again. What I value the most about living in America is my freedom. the main thing that people should honor are the men and women who died for the right to be free to do what they value, a little thing that most people take for granted a little thing that we call freedom. but the date 9/11 well stay in the minds and history of Americans and America.
I believe that American do care about what happened 7 years ago today. What happened on that day was a tragedy, and will never be forgotten. America will take a moment of silence for all those people's who lives were lost, firefighters dying as heroes, and all there families, for many years to come. We wouldn't be in the war in Iraq if American's did not care. What I value about being an American, is our freedom. No matter who you are everyone should be treated equal, and do what they want. Unless it's hurting another person. Even though many tragic things have happened to America since I've been a live, but I truly think that it brought people closer to one another. All of these things have had an impact on America as whole.
Alanna Nagi
6th hour
Mr. Kay,
After seven years of 9/11 I still think people care dearly. I mean how could you not? If you don't then I dont think you are a true American. You dont fully appreciate everything this country stands for and the cost of our freedom. We lost so many innocent lives that day. Thousands of kids lost their mom and dad at a young age. I don't think we should have to do anything to remeber that day. I mean honestly if you dont think of those attacks everytime someone says 9/11 I think you have a serious problem. Sometimes I still get chills when I hear people talk about it. Think about all the police officers and all the firefighter that lost their lives goin into the twin towers to save people. I think its completely rediculous to say that you would ever forget that day and what it stands for.
Jordan Blanzy
5th hr
I dont think that manny people care but they should. The people who died on 9/11 and in iraq should be honnored and not disrespected becuase they put their life on the line for our freedom. Without them doing that we could be learning a difrent language and have our values changed to iraqs. People should realize that they dont get freedom becuase they were born in the usa other people erned it for them. And everyone who lost a family member or friend should be respected and not made fun of becuase of it. We should try to wearm some patriotic colors if we can or have a moment of silence for them. We could also raise a flag. But overall give the people of the military and their family and friends respect.
kevin adnerson
6th hour
Taylor Dieck
As an american i would say it's kinda hard not to care about the attacks seven years ago. Even though every year it gets easier and hurts less it's still always going to be known. Today was a day about respect and honoring the people who died in the attacks. Even by just taking a moment of silence was a sign of resepect. Although not many people really showed emotion today I think it was still a respectful day. It's a sore spot in American History and like any person, people dont always care to be reminded of the bad. September 11 should always be respected but we also have to move on. That day made us stronger as a nation, and in the end thats all that really matters. However we should honor this day by taking a moment of silence and remembering the people who died in the attacks. It's a sad day but it's never made our flag look so much stronger.
Mr. Kay,
I think that Americans will always remember 9/11. Even though every year that passes it seems it doesn't effect people as bad. I still remember when i was in 3rd grade and remembered hearing about it. I value living in America because i have freedom. People come to America to have freedom.Some countries don't have that privelage. I value being able to speek freely and can pick my own religion. For 9/11 to be honored, I think that that all we should do is remember and respect those who died on 9/11 and those who are dying in Iraq. Remembering people who died fighting in Iraq is the least we could do for our country.
Cody Kabisa
6th hr
I believe we all want to say that most Americans still care deeply, but really, I do not think that we can say that. Yes, most of America cares about what happened today seven years ago- but we only seem to care about it when the anniversary comes around every year. We take a moment of silence to honor those that died, and it's good that we have not forgotten them or that day. We should do more than just honor them once a year though. We should be supporting troops in Iraq and their families that are fighting for our country and our safety. I value living in America because I know that I do not have to fear for my life every day. Some people in other countries are killed just because of their religion or because they belong to a certain group. 9/11 for Americans is like a daily life for others, and it should serve as an example to us of the problems that are out in the world. If we all remember what happened on this day, then maybe we might try to help others out in the world suffering just like our people did seven years ago.
Kaleigh Swanson
6th hour
Plenty of people don't care about the entire situation because they never really had to go through the pains that others did. Others really don't even remembered what happened on that day. I remembered the day that it happened very vividly. However, I do believe that it is extremly tough to honor that day other than a moment of silence and such. People who can't understand the suffering of some really can't get a feel for what happened. I think that saying a prayer for these people who have died would be a very honorable thing to do though. You really have to put your mind into the position of a hurt person. That is the only way to honor that fateful day.
William Schwartz
6th hr
Seven years ago the world trade centers were attacked. I believe more people care than others, people in New York care, although other states dont really show as much respect as they should. I value knowing that I am a free person, and I can make my own choices without interferecence from the government. I pitty other nation where you cant speak your mind, opinions, or beliefs without the fear of punishment. Things we can do to show more appreciation for 9/11 is something as simple as a moment of silence. Yes, we do this today, although some people still talk, or not even stand up.
Above is Sean Deters
i think that day should never be pushed to the side and forgotten. it changed america in so many ways. it made us relize not to take lives for granted. alsoto charish the people you can share time with.i think a part of america still strongly care about that day but another part has completely lost their concern. people put out an effort to honor 9/11 and the people who lost thier lives already. but to do more we could mabey pray for them or meet with some morning families we know.
I'm not going to lie, some people don't care about 9/11. What i love about America is the security we have. Although the amount of security we have can be ridiculous. Taking SANDALS off when going through security at the airport? That's crazy, but it's not like that everywhere, so i guess it's better to be safe than sorry. I think we should go to ground zero to see how much it has changed. Some people seen to think it's still some pile of garbage. It used to be so beautiful and it's gotten a lot cleaner since 9/11.
Carolyn Newton Period 5
I think people still care about what happened. We will never forget it. We have our moment of silence and im sure there are many people visiting memorials all over the country. I value my freedom to do what i want. Also, i value being able to believe in whatever i want. I believe we take our privledges for granted. All we need to do, is remember the ones we lost on that tragic day.
Amy Urbanik
5th hour
Wow I cant believe its been seven years since the terrorist attacks on 9/11. Its seems like it happened just yesterday. I can remember everything that happened on that day in detail. Although I was more upset that they wouldn't let us outside for recess then what was going on to America. I think most Americans today still care about what happened on that sad day seven years ago that crippled the United States. Thats why like today we had a moment of silence for the people who lost their lives on that day. With this being said i believe we should do more to remember the brave and innocent people that died.
Taylor Wattles
6th hour
7 year ago, a historic event took over my life time. A event that will be read by (insert grade)history class. this event affected 20,000 (or more) people directly, the event had also spurred on full war on Iraq.20,000 people means 20,000 families, should we care? Obviously yes we should care greatly about this event because it will take at least 100 years for the emotional impact on the American people to heal. The war itself is controversial weather it is necessary to keep national security, or a waste of our time money and resources, we should still honor the people who died and still are dieing in this war on this day. We should honor them by a memorial so that we, nor our descendants shall not forget that day that had impacted us all.
Derek Guckian
6th hour
After the attack on the world trade center i believe that we cared deeply. I find this true in many ways. One being the love and compassion torward our loving country. And another being the love torward our men and women over seas fighting for our countrys freedom. After this tragedy i have never felt so commited to supporting and helping out america. I believe that americans can do lots of things to also support our country. One way is to occaisonoly wear red, white or blue to show your patriotism. There are many others out there and i believe we should all stick together as a country and show how big of hearts we have torward our country.
Conner Risi
6th hour
I truly do believe that americans do think about the 9/11 attack. One reason that us Americans care about it is because we are americans and we are patriotic and we care about our country. Another reason is that we are in Iraq becasue of this day. we are fighting in Iraq because another country came and killed a bunch of people and we care about that, so we went to war. I think we should honor this day as a life changing event. We should honor the peoples lives lost during that day and the lives of people who had tried to rescue other people.
Troy Wojichowski
6th hr.
I value america because of our freedoms. I think that america cared before 9/11 but began to care even more after that day. Thats why we are in Iraq. To honor all those who died on 9/11 all we have to do is just remember. Have moments of silence, and honor those who died on that day. Many people died that day, some died trying to help. 9/11 got people to come together to get over the tragic event.
Truthfully, I don't think everyone cares about the attacks on 9/11. However, it is really a big deal because it threatens our safety in everyday life. I personally care about it and I feel empathetic for those people who lost their live and also their families. I value the freedoms and justice we have here in America. The reason we are such a strong nation is because of this. I think we need to do something more extravagant to honor this day in history. Instead of taking three seconds of silence, I think we need to have an assembly or something. It's just an idea but it might open some people's eyes.
Seven years after 9/11 there are still a lot of people who still care. I value the freedom and the feeling of security in America. We have freedom of speech, freedom of the press and many more. I love being able to be in a country with a strong and reliable military. I think that a good way to make sure we honor 9/11 is to make a memorial. we should have one at every state capital building for the people who lost their lives that day.
Tyler Inman
5th Hour
Hell yeah!!!! we the JV won the game against WLN!!!!!!!!
After seven years science the attack of the world trade centers I think it has not been forgotten. I think it is one of the biggest reasons we are in Iraq right now. People are still dyeing in Iraq right now. Us as Americans should care about the ones who lost their lives in 9/11 and in the in the war that is still going on today. I value living in America because I’m free and that is what makes America so great. The things I think we should do to honor 9/11. Is to take a moment of science to show respect to all of the people who lost their lives in 9/11 and Iraq. And there families.
Alex Thickstun
6th hour
Mr.Kay,
I think that their are some americans that really do care. For example i think everyone in new york and all those people care, but i am not sure that people in montana, north and south dakota care that much. I value all the freedoms that we have in america. Also, to go along with that is the rights we have as americans. Plus i value that when you are born or become a actuall citizen of the U.S. you are kind of starting over and i really value that. I think we should make 9/11 a holiday type of thing were everyone gets the day off. Plus we should do something for the families that lost somebody in the attack. Last thing is WE SHOULD NEVER FORGET 9/11 AND I KNOW I NEVER WILL.
Ty Bouwens, 6th hour
"We have been having great discussions about values. Today is 9/11 and I wonder if 7 years after the attack on the World Trade Center if we, as Americans, even care. Tell me what you value about living in America and what you think we should do to make sure that we do honor 9/11 and the people who lost their lives that day."
i want to first off say, i have a tremendous amount to write about this, and i believe it is a great question.
i do believe that everyone, when looking back, feel devastated. many people i see take this more of a date, but i see it as the single greatest day that has changed the modern world. without this action, there would not have been the war, we probably would not have high gas prices, and we would not be so ethnically biased. i do believe that we unfortunately take enough time to look back on the devastation, and just extremely fatal overwhelming actions that happened that very unfortunate day, 7 years ago to the date.
today, in my second hour class, there was a boy named trevor martin, who i, before hand, would have kinda cared less about, but, he had a really intense thing about this day. his cousin was one of the people on flight 93, and trevor was was the only relative that was called, be fore those fatal actions that happened that day.
which leads me to all those people who believe it was a government setup, let me ask you, doesn't that shake you to the core? how could you believe the country did that to its people. it shook my core, and i believe it is a very tremendous tragedy to not only trevor, but all those people lost that tragic day. and as we also mentioned in class today, if we were to find it to be a government caused problem, we as citizens, would overthrow the government, but i do not think we could make such a extreme choice to do those fatal actions towards our own citizens
so in an answer to your question, i do believe that we are still caring for what happened, because we are still fighting to help people who were in a terrorist society, to become more civilized. now i agree that it was a great idea to go to war with those extreme countries, i believe it will show in the decades to come as one of the greatest actions. it will show that we as americans will never give up, and we will fight to set the record straight. i also believe that bush has had one of the hardest presidencies ever, because in times of trouble, and hardships, he overcame those who oppressed up, and said, "you will never get away with it."
"in times of extreme depression, hardships, and the overwhelming tragicness of loss, and with us being shook to our very foundation, we have stood up, looked the terrorist in the eye, and said, you will not win, you will not harm us ever again, and you never gain the ability to terrorize us ever again...
...we still care"
- Nick Visger, 5th hour, nickvisger@mac.com
"that day was just like every other school day. that is until a bunch of kids were getting pulled from their classes by their parents. i was wondering what was going on, but unfortunately, i just wasn't getting any answer from any of the adults. then i just remember getting home from school that day, and then my parents broke the news to me. i was not in complete shock until i saw the actual demise of the towers. in all of the news that i have ever watched, in all of my life, before then and after then, that is the only piece of news that has ever made me cry. and i just know, that i wont forget., nor will society until man no longer walks this green earth." - Nick Visger.
It's been seven years since the world trade center was attacked. Americans do care. Today people are still fighting in Irag. I dont think they should be. Its been over for seven years and nothing else has happened. But thousands are still fighting. What i value about living in America is being free. Being able to chose things that i want to do. We should honor those who died seven years ago.
Samantha Casteel
5th hour
Mr. Kay,
I believe that even know people still care about and remember September 11th. I can tell we care because we still like to admire the lost lives. We do this be wearing red, white, and blue in their memories. We also admire them by taking a moment of silence on these days. I will always remember the losses of lives we had that day and the devastation. We all should remember. We NEED to remember. It still affects today and if we don't recognize the losses, then it just becomes something that just happened, and it isn't. Also, for the family's that did have a major loss, it seem like were just saying "Oh, your loss isn't a big deal anymore", but we need to acknowledge that. This is what i think about 9/11 and its affection on us.
-Luke LaFountain
6th hour
Mr Kay,
As seven years has passed by, i see that there are many americans that really care. This is shown by how there is many people caring about the war in iraq. As an american i value many things. I value public education. I think that education is what makes a person and without it, our country would not be the same. Also, i value the american armed forces. I think that without our army, wecould be overtaken by many countries. The US seems like they have pissed off many other countries. To fully honor our people lost in 911 i think that we should make 9-11 a national holidy to commemorate the people lost that day.
Mr. Kay
After seven years since the world trade centers were attacked, i think that americans do care for that day. The main reason i think that we are at war is because of the trade centers attack. Many people died died that day and noone really thinks about it. My value from living in america is my rights as a citizen of america. america shows its respect just by a silence on the day. no need for a big statue or to rebuild a the building. Really all we need to do is just remember and honor all who die at that day and relize ow it impacted us as americans.
Rob Keller
5th hour
I think that America is the best counrty in the world. I love it because you are free and there is every possibility to succeed here. I also like how the government isn't controling us totally. We still have some control. To honor 9/11 we should all just love america and respect thoughs who died on this day 7 years ago. We should also be partiotic Always no that there are people out there that wants America to not exist. And be thankful that we don't live in a place where we want another country to not exist anymore.
john mclean
ANDREW KEITH 6TH
Of course i still care Mr. Kay. My father worked in the Pentagon at the time for a ballistic missle defense contract company by the name of Logicon. He would have been in the building itself if my sister hadnt missed her bus that day. As an american, i value freedom of speech and the capability to do most what i want within the law without fear of persecution. To honor those who lost their lives in 9-11, i feel we should build a memorial.
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