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"Oh, my friend; it's not what they take away from you that counts-it's
what you do with what you have left."
~ Hubert H. Humphrey ~
Thanks to Laura Lee for sharing this one!!
By now everyone has been hearing the death toll rise and reports of
the destruction from the terrorist attacks on the US. These were
deplorable acts that we will never forget. But now is a time to look at
the other side of the numbers coming out of New York, Washington and
Pennsylvania.
The sad but somewhat uplifting side that the mainstream media has not
reported yet, the SURVIVAL rates and some positive news about the attacks.
*** The Buildings ***
* The World Trade Center -
The twin towers of the World Trade Center were places of employment for
some 50,000 people. With the missing list of just over 5,000 people, that
means 90% of the people targeted survived the attack. 90% on a test is
an 'A'.
* The Pentagon -
Some 23,000 people were the target of a third plane aimed at the Pentagon.
The latest count shows that only 123 lost their lives. That is an amazing
99.5% survival rate. in addition, the plane seems to have come in too low,
too early to affect a large portion of the building. On top of that, the
section that was hit was the first of five sections to undergo renovations
that would help protect the Pentagon from terrorist attacks. It had
recently completed straightening and blast proofing, saving untold lives.
This attack was sad, but a statistical failure.
*** The Planes ***
American Airlines Flight 77: Boeing 757 was flown into the outside of the
Pentagon could have carried up to 289 people, yet only 64 were aboard.
Luckily 78% of the seats were empty.
American Airlines Flight 11: This Boeing 767 could have had up to 351
people aboard, but only carried 92. Thankfully 74% of the seats were
unfilled.
United Airlines Flight 175: Another Boeing 767 that could have sat 351
people only had 65 people on board. Fortunately it was 81% empty.
United Airlines Flight 93: Boeing 757 was one of the most uplifting
stories yet. The smallest flight to be hijacked with only 45 people aboard
out of a possible 289 had 84% of its capacity unused. Yet these people
stood up to the attackers and thwarted a fourth attempted destruction of a
national landmark, saving untold numbers of lives in the process.
*** In Summary ***
Out of potentially 74,280 Americans directly targeted by these inept
cowards, 93% survived or avoided the attacks. That's a higher survival
rate than heart attacks, breast cancer, kidney transplants and liver
transplants - all common, survivable illnesses.
The Hijacked planes were mostly empty, the Pentagon was hit at it's
strongest point, the overwhelming majority of people in the World Trade
Center buildings escaped, and a handful of passengers gave the ultimate
sacrifice to save even more lives.
Pass this information on to those in fear and the media. Don't fear these
terrorists. The odds are against them.
A MESSAGE FOR BIN LADEN
Usama Bin Laden, your time is short;
We'd rather you die, than come to court.
Why are you hiding if it was in God's name?
You're a punk with a turban; a pathetic shame.
I have a question, about your theory and laws;
"How come you never die for the cause?"
Is it because you're a coward who counts on others?
Well, here in America, we stand by our brothers.
As is usual, you failed in your mission;
If you expected pure chaos, you can keep on wishin'
Americans are now focused and stronger than ever;
Your death has become our next endeavor.
What you tried to kill, doesn't live in our walls;
It's not in buildings or shopping malls.
If all of our structures came crashing down;
It would still be there, safe and sound.
Because pride and courage can't be destroyed;
Even if the towers leave a huge deep void.
We'll band together and fill the holes
We'll bury our dead and bless their souls.
But then our energy will focus on you,
And you'll feel the wrath of the Red, White and Blue.
So slither and hide like a snake in the grass;
Because America's coming to kick your ass!!!
We Will Stand
Did you think, for a moment, we would waiver?
Did you hope, for an instant, we might fall?
Do we look like scared, weak children?
A young nation with no strength at all?
When you look here, do you see us fearful?
Do we seem to be searching for light?
Are we shaking, pale, sweating and worried?
Lambs afraid of wolves in the night?
Do we shrink from loud voices of anger?
Do we stand tall but refuse to fight?
Are we pushing our way through a crowded world,
telling all others they're wrong and we're right?
Have we not earned our right to a voice?
Should we sit quietly until asked to speak?
You would have us punished for giving a choice,
of hope and prosperity to the helpless and weak.
If this is so:
Look again at the children you've threatened.
Note carefully the look in our eyes.
We've not wavered from our path of freedom.
Through tears of anger, not fear, come our cries!
The old forest holds many dark dangers.
We have seen loss and death at the door.
Young we may be, we won't deny it.
But we're strong, proud, brave and sure.
We've beaten foes with loud violent voices.
Taken stripes from those we meant to defend.
And together we've learned some harsh lessons,
and been stronger for that in the end.
So when you think to strike at our weakest,
When you would hide from the brave in our land,
When your scared to face up to our anger,
for acts of cowardice brought about by your hand.
Don't run, you can't hide forever.
Stand up and make yourself known.
You strike against women and children,
and then hide from the anger we've shown.
Don't think if you push us, we'll fall.
Don't hope we don't have strength in hand.
Don't think we would back down and steal away in the night,
Because that's a mistake, old friend.
We will stand!
-Rusty Thompson
9/12/2001
Name: Myst
Region: New Zealand
URL: http://members.tripod.com/mystry7
Subject: Prophetic photograph
A friend of mine (he is also my ex boss) took the following photograph a
couple of months ago while in the US. It shows the American flag lowered
for the USS Cole bombing - in New York with the Trade Center Towers in the
background... its quite eerie.
http://www.newzealandnz.co.nz/photography/usa/health.html
light and love to all
Myst
Nichole from Jazzltubes Colorized the drawing
Ode to an Angel
Do you know why little girl, the world saw you die
Do you understand politics or hatred or the reason why?
Do you feel a nations tears and love
As you look down on the universe from above?
You never got a hug goodbye
And now looking down you see your relatives cry
Do you understand what hatred can do
Do you understand why death happened to you?
Oh little child all the things on earth you'll miss
School days, sunshine, your first boyfriends kiss.
And your poor parents everyday will think of you
And all the things you'll never get to see or do.
It's so very sad child this world full of hate
and now for you it's too late.
But as you look down you sense and know
That your tragic ending will make peoples grow
Some will forever change their view
Just because of what happened to you.
And though you might not understand why
you changed the world when hatred caused you to die.
Alexzander Green
September 13, 2001
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