Well said, Rachel! (as always)
I completely agree. I also wish to point out that this thread exemplifies
one of the goals of the terrorist: Americans questioning their safety and
reacting.
It's OK to be afraid, and it's OK to question, but our quality of life
through Freedom must not be diminished AT ALL. Increased security measures
probably should and will be instituted, but delays and inconveniences need
not be part of them in the current state of technology. And, above all, we
must realize that no amount of planning and securing will make us
invincible.
The key is in the response. First, we must continue our way of life in
spite of our fear. To opt out of flying will show that the act was
effective. What about next time when 10 city buses are hi-jacked and
exploded? Or when 20 rifleman on different overpasses across the country
start shooting up morning commuters? Will you give up the bus, and the car?
And finally not leave your home at all? I apologize for the graphic
examples, but in my years as a Team Leader in the US Army Bomb Squad I
learned that the only effective way to deal with a terrorist, is to
eliminate the terrorist. All else is just reaction.
Which brings me to my second point about response: the criminals must be
found and dealt with by whatever means available. Lobbing cruise missiles
into Afghanistan is not going to cut it this time. We can only truly win if
we demonstrate that attacks upon the U.S. and her allies will result in
swift, deadly punishment, and that the act will have no effect on our way of
life to begin with.
Thanks for listening!
Eric Moeller
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From: Rachel Foerster [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2001 10:08 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Air Travel in the Aftermath of the Terrorist Attack
To be afraid is to let the barbarians win!
Yes, I will travel this week, the next, and whenever my clients need me to
be there to help.
No, my thoughts on domestic travel have not changed....it was, is, and
continues to be far safer than our daily automobile commute.
Will the routine of the past for air travel change? Of course! It should! We
will adjust accordingly - but never, never, never give up our freedom as
citizens of a democratic country and a free world!
Rachel Foerster
Principal
Rachel Foerster & Associates, Ltd.
Professionals in EDI & Electronic Commerce
39432 North Avenue
Beach Park, IL 60099
Phone: 847-872-8070
Fax: 847-872-6860
http://www.rfa-edi.com <http://www.rfa-edi.com>
My shock and disbelief is slowly turning to anger over this most
tragic event and the actions to follow. Our lives in America
and possibly the world have changed forever.
My EDI consulting involves constant travel around the U.S. Before
yesterday, I never gave a thought to hijacking as these were
always targeted for non-domestic flights. Not anymore. For
those of us who travel on airplanes for business, I ask you to
share your thoughts on this subject.
Are you afraid?
Will you travel this week or next?
Has this event changed your thoughts on domestic travel?
Lee LoFrisco
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