Charles, as a born and raised New Yorker I know that ALL of the victims and their families have the sympathy of New York. I think the sheer numbers involved and the fact that they were civilians in New York and not goverment employees underlines the concept of terrorism and how it makes all of humanity vulnerable. New Yorkers have had particular praise for the brave individuals who sacrafised their lives in Pennsylvania.
As an opponent of organized religon I hope that this forum doesn't become a vehicle for religous perspective. At the risk of appearing hypocritical I believe that a private perspective of spirtuality might save us from these terrible offenses. Please, let us not sever our common interests in this debate.
I moved to a small town in New Jersey 5 months before this tragedy. My new town has offered 4 white paper bags containing 4 white candles to all of it's inhabitants. Each of these candles is to be lit and put into it's own bag and placed on our front door step to comemomerate each airplanes passengers, that had fallen victim to this tragedy. A public gathering, as well as special srvices and requiems at most of the houses of worship are also planned. My friend John Sbarbaro was lost in the World Trade Center. His loving significant other Judy is planning a golf outing in early October to celebrate the joys of his life, friends and golf. I don't play but I hope to attend.
