SI
SI
discoversearch

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor.  We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community.  If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.
Politics : Foreign Affairs Discussion Group
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  
To: kumar who wrote (3694)10/9/2001 7:45:25 AM
From: Jill  Read Replies (1) of 281500
 
As another citizen of NYC I'll respond:

It's not that simple. The first week after the WTC, I had to show I.D. to get onto the block where the library is, because police were stationed there because it's a precinct. I was more than happy to do it, but it's a reminder of the trauma/fear.

And though security is stepped up--which in one way is reassuring--it is again, a reminder. I am sure most people in NYC have post-traumatic stress syndrome to some extent. Very few are going out and about without thinking of it. I took a friend to the doc's the other day and every person in the office was talking about it--bioterrorism, bombs, etc. I wanted to throw away a piece of paper and the receptionist said, "As long as it isn't ticking." Etc.

And even though security is stepped up one does not really feel secure. And probably shouldn't.
Report TOU ViolationShare This Post
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  

HomeMailHotSubjectMarksPeopleMarksKeepersSettings
Terms Of UseContact UsCopyright/IP PolicyPrivacy PolicyAbout UsFAQAdvertise on SI
© 2025 Knight Sac Media.  Data provided by Twelve Data, Alpha Vantage, and CityFALCON News