I understand completely. I haven't dealt with it yet, either. I'm
still in the "Maybe I'll wake up tomorrow and find out it didn't really
happen" phase. I was already stressed out enough with other things that
all seem so insignificant now, but I'm just not able to process all that
happened yesterday so quickly. At one point I had to stop watching TV
last night and just go immerse myself in an adventure game that
completely took my mind off of current events for at least a few
minutes. I think I was pretty close to my maximum stress level and
needed a brief release.
That also partially explains my attempts at humor. When I get *really*
stressed my sense of humor tends to kick in inappropriately in an
attempt to deal with whatever is occurring. It's difficult to work
right now. I feel like I'm just sitting in a haze and my brain is all
cloudy.
I'm sure many people are feeling like this right now, even moreso the
ones who are directly affected. I think the goodness of people on this
list is helping all of us digest recent events, and the fact that we're
all in this together and supporting each other will help the healing
process begin perhaps a little sooner.
Regards,
John
>>> NP-BASS LEON 9/12/01 10:03:07
AM >>>
MY APOLOGY GOES OUT TO EVERYONE, but when they say seeing is believing,
I
saw, and maybe I haven't dealt with what I saw yesterday. The
religious,
discussions, you are right, this is not the place.
-----Original Message-----
From: John Neiberger [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2001 11:53 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Apology RE: US Stock [7:19433]
If you've perceived my comments that way then I apologize
wholeheartedly. I was in *no way* trying to make light of these
recent
events and it actually bothers me that you'd think that. However, I
can
easily understand how you might think that so--again--I apologize.
In a strange way, I was attempting to get the types of posts on the
list a little more on-topic. I feel that posts regarding this attack
are fine since they greatly affect us all on a number of levels.
However, I didn't feel it was appropriate to start a religious
discussion on the list. My attempt at humor was an absurd way to
demonstrate that a discussion of God, sin, and consequences of sin on
a
list such as this would be fruitless, pointless, and most likely
inflammatory considering the diverse makeup of the list.
Perhaps because religious discussions are one of my "hot buttons" I
wasn't able to restrain myself from making such an absurd post, but
please do not take it in the wrong way. I agree that this list is
made
up of quite a few professionals and it's precisely that that makes
religious discussion inappropriate. However, in hindsight I regret
posting that publicly and I'll try to show more restraint in the
future.
Sincerely,
John
>>> NP-BASS LEON 9/12/01 9:15:30
AM >>>
I've noticed all the comments being made, but please take five seconds
and
place your wife or your child in one of those planes or buildings, and
I
assure you your comments and thoughts would not be the same. I work a
block
from the Pentagon and I find NO amusement in your comments. Could it
be
because it didn't directly effect you or your family. I almost a very
close
friend and I didn't think that was amusing at all, when I did find
her,
she
was covered with smoke and ash, but at least she was alive. I consider
this
page one of highly intelligent professionals, lets keep it that way.
-----Original Message-----
From: John Neiberger [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2001 10:45 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: US Stock [7:19433]
Man, that's going to haunt you forever. I stole some gum from a store
when I was nine and the world hasn't been the same since!
>>> "Wilson, Bradley" 9/12/01 8:20:01 AM >>>
Damn, I *knew* I shouldn't have stolen that Matchbox car from the toy
store
when I was five. Sorry people of NYC...my bad.
-----Original Message-----
From: Robert Perez [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2001 9:49 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: RE: US Stock [7:19433]
Well, since you guys bring it up, coming from this net engineer who
is
a
christian evangelist as well,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
God is real and these instances happen because of sin in the world!
You
cannot expect to
live in a society where sin and rebellion abounds so much and not
expect
some drastic
consequences... But what a great loss especially to all the little
children
who lost mommies and daddies!!!!!!!!!!! To all those lost our hearts
and
prayers go out to them!!
Message Posted at:
http://www.groupstudy.com/form/read.php?f=7&i=19624&t=19433
--------------------------------------------------
FAQ, list archives, and subscription info: http://www.groupstudy.com/list/cisco.html
Report misconduct and Nondisclosure violations to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
