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June 01, 2006
Never Forget. Sort Of.
Remember September 11, 2001?
Remember how "everything changed" that day, and how America would "never forget" what happened that day?
Yeah, well.
Two bits of news yesterday. First, we learn that NYC's first responders that day are getting sick and dying. I guess when you're spending days sorting through the ruins of skyscrapers and jets, you get exposed to toxic chemicals. Of course, the White House downplayed any concerns about air quality (scroll down to #7), which is bad enough. But John Viciguerra, a 38-year-old FDNY Medic who's developed lung disease, said:
"I was denied workman's compensation. They told me that too much time had passed since 9/11."
Which, admittedly, is a New York City issue and not a federal government issue. But the federal government joined in the parade yesterday, announcing that they are cutting funding that would help keep major cities protected and ready for future attacks. I was expecting to read that funds had been diverted to protect ski resorts and Mormon temples, but no - they're just cutting money across the board. (They are giving more money to Louisville, though, so I guess the terrorists won't be hitting next year's Kentucky Derby.) I guess that means all our cities - even Louisville - are prepared for the worst now.
So to sum up. You "heroes" of September 11th: screw you. You cities/targets: lotsa luck. But if you asked the President why we're still in Iraq, he'd still tell you because we'll never forget 9/11.
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thank you so much for this entry. we do forget. it's sad. it's more upsetting that our president is a complete moron who does nothing unless it's something that helps his agenda. *sigh* also, thanks for making me sad for home with the little shout out to tougas farms. oh, and btw... i guess you found me. *smile*
Posted by: cherylann | June 1, 2006 06:21 PM
