1. Describe your immediate reaction to September 11 on the day of the attacks. Where were you on September 11?
I was in the University cafeteria having lunch. Immediate reaction was shock and disbelief. Stayed up all night listening to talk radio. Took a while to set in
2. How has September 11 impacted your life and your community? Do you think America is more or less vulnerable now? Explain.
I dont think life has changed much, except for those who have sons/daughters sent out to fight in wars. Other than that, it goes down as a one off event. Doesnt stop anyone I know using air travel etc.
America will always have enemies, as will the Uk and other western nations. Probably America is safer as the authorities wouldnt be caught asleep at the wheel the next time.
3. How should future generations be educated about September 11? In your opinion, will Americans' perceptions of the attacks change as time passes?
Of course perceptions will change as time passes, because less and less people will have been directly affected. Many kids now dont even think about the effects of world war 2, despite the millions dying, and thats 70 years ago only. 9/11 will slowly fade from the memroy except for those who were there or had a loved one die.
4. How best can Americans commemorate September 11? Should September 11 be a national holiday? Why or why not?
National Holiday is a great idea.
5. Where did you get the news on September 11 -- from cable news, network news, newspapers, and/or magazines? Evaluate media coverage of September 11 and the war on terrorism.
Sky TV and Radio. Found radio discussion more powerful for some reason.
1. Describe your immediate reaction to September 11 on the day of the attacks. Where were you on September 11?
I was in the University cafeteria having lunch. Immediate reaction was shock and disbelief. Stayed up all night listening to talk radio. Took a while to set in
2. How has September 11 impacted your life and your community? Do you think America is more or less vulnerable now? Explain.
I dont think life has changed much, except for those who have sons/daughters sent out to fight in wars. Other than that, it goes down as a one off event. Doesnt stop anyone I know using air travel etc.
America will always have enemies, as will the Uk and other western nations. Probably America is safer as the authorities wouldnt be caught asleep at the wheel the next time.
3. How should future generations be educated about September 11? In your opinion, will Americans' perceptions of the attacks change as time passes?
Of course perceptions will change as time passes, because less and less people will have been directly affected. Many kids now dont even think about the effects of world war 2, despite the millions dying, and thats 70 years ago only. 9/11 will slowly fade from the memroy except for those who were there or had a loved one die.
4. How best can Americans commemorate September 11? Should September 11 be a national holiday? Why or why not?
National Holiday is a great idea.
5. Where did you get the news on September 11 -- from cable news, network news, newspapers, and/or magazines? Evaluate media coverage of September 11 and the war on terrorism.
Sky TV and Radio. Found radio discussion more powerful for some reason.
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