911 affected all of us, without a doubt. As a nation we came together and mourned the lost lives, felt the pain, horror and shock. A day none of us will forget.

For those who do not know, DC has his own personal heartwrenching story about 911, and I think maybe that indicates the difference in how much deeper the pain and greif are for those who are in NY, saw the towers fall first hand, and most importantly lost friends or family. I certainly understand why DC feels as he does, and have the utmost respect for him.

The only thing that eases (or heals) pain is time, and you can't put a number on how many years it'll take for any one person to overcome this kind of thing. Everyone is different. I do understand for NYers (especially) that it may be too soon.

However, all that being said, I don't object to the making of this movie and I'm guessing I will go see it, although for movies like this, I have to be in an emotionally "prepared" frame of mind to watch it.

A week or so ago on Larry King they had parents/relatives of some of the victims of one of the 911 flights and mentioned this movie coming out. Larry King asked if they were going to see it. One mother said that she was. She knew it wouldn't be easy, but said something to the effect of "she needs to see the pieces put together of what they assumed happened from the info they did have." The others did not want to see it.

Btw I did read an article DC about the previews being shown in NYC and the audience reaction to it. Must of been a shocker. At least it will show on a theater, and fortunately everyone knows about it and those who are not ready to see it, won't be forced to relive it.

DC, hang in there!!



TIS