Why all the superstition w/September 11th

[NoodlesTheRabbit]

I don't feel that people should stay home from work out of fear. I do, however, think that it should be designated a national day of rememberance to be observed with loved ones. My fiance works for a phone company who is refraining from any types of sales calls that day, believing that it is poor taste. I agree.

 

[Towncrier]

I saw something on TV last night that said to the effect that the emotional impact of 9/11 is three times worse on residents of New York City and the surrounding area than on the rest of the country. I imagine that the people surrounding the Pentegon and those near the site of the plane crash in Pennsylvania should be included in this group as well. I suppose that this emotional effect is due in part to the close proximity to the tragedy and the greater probability that they were directly effected by the events of that day. I saw evidence here on the DIS in the days and weeks that followed 9/11/01 that the DISfolk closer to ground zero seemed to have a higher anxiety level and I personally cannot imagine the feelings and emotions that were experienced by those so close to the attacks on that day. I told folks then and I'll say it again now. I could turn off the television and radio and get away from the nightmare of that day, even if only for a few moments. Those who could see the smoke from their homes did not have the luxury of an off switch.

Am I worried or supersticious about the anniversary of September 11th. Not really. But that's just my opinion. Will I remember those who lost their lives that day. Absolutely. And I'll remember to say a prayer for the survivors and the heros of one of the darkest days in American history.

 

[Saphire]

The only reason I would like to stay home from work that day is not because I am afraid, but because I would like to get a box of tissues and sit down in front of the TV (a rare occurrence for me) and remember and grieve for all the lost lives and broken families. I hope we have a moment of silence at the hospital I work at, seems the very least we could do.

 

[Kermit]

I'm not planning on avoiding anything in particular on 9/11. I can understand a reasonable amount of caution. For example, if I worked in the Empire State Building, I don't think I'd want to go to work that day. (I wouldn't want to work in a tall building ever, for that matter. I've always been freaked out by being high up in buildings, and 9/11 did nothing to alleviate my fears.)

I can see not wanting my baby's birthday to be 9/11 as well. But I'd have my tonsils taken out that day.

I never really thought about not doing things on December 7. That's an interesting point. My grandfather is a Pearl Harbor survivor, so the day never goes by unnoticed, even though I was born decades after WWII. I guess as time goes by we start to forget. I don't know if that's a good thing or a bad thing. It probably has both positive and negative aspects.

 

[DocRafiki]

I don't see it as superstitious.

a) If they attack again this year, it wouldn't be the first time that terrorists struck on an anniversary (OK city, one i can think of). So, I do think it's rational to be more worried that day, just like we were more alert on July 4th. There seems to be a lot of symbolism involved with terrorism. How great would they think it was if they pulled off another 9/11 in spite of possibly heightened security?

b) I wouldn't want a birthday on 9/11. Who wants to celebrate on that day? And I've had 9/11 comments made about my birthday, and it's a week later! I'm sure the 9/11 date shock will fade, but for now it doesn't seem to be a good day to plan a birthday or anniversary.

c) this has to do with (b) - I wasn't around during Pearl Harbor, obviously. But was the actual date so widely-discussed then? We now call it "Pearl Harbor," not "December 7th." Unless we come up with another name for 9-11, it will be "September 11th." No one will ever forget that date. We all still remember "Columbine," but do we remember what date it was?

d) elective surgeries - I would rather see all the memorial events that will be occuring and have the surgery another day. They also might be worried about more attacks occuring [see (a)], which I consider logical rather than superstitious.

 

[allicat]

I dont think I'll be afraid or supersticious on that day. However, my sense of security has been shattered. I always have the feeling of what might happen next. I think I may feel a bit uneasy on that day.
On this upcoming Sept. 11th I'll also be feeling sad reflecting on the terrible loss of life and all the heartache the victims families and friends are suffering.
I consider myself blessed that noone I knew was involved. However, being from NJ in an area where many commute into the city, there were many victims from this area.