what do you think about the 9/11 anniversary coverage?

KathrynMD · September 2011

appropriate, not enough, overkill, haven't noticed?

SarahKate31 · September 2011

I haven't noticed Embarrassed

We haven't watched much (current) tv lately.

summer08bride · September 2011

I think it is appropriate. I feel that it's one of those things the people need to be reminded about. I'm teaching a freshman class this year, and these kids were in 2nd grade when it happened. They have been asking so many questions about it since clearly I remember and was in college when it happened. This younger generation is learning about it second hand, so the more then can take it, the better.

SarahKate31 · September 2011

summer08bride:
I'm teaching a freshman class this year, and these kids were in 2nd grade when it happened.

Surprise Holy sh!t. That's so crazy to think about.

Cooper81 · September 2011

I haven't really paid that much attention since our agency has quite a few events related to the anniversary.

summer08bride, that is crazy though, 2nd grade!

summer08bride · September 2011

I almost fell out of my chair when they told me the only things they know about it, is what they see on tv!!!

Mella&T · September 2011

I think it's definitely appropriate, especially considering that it's the 10th anniversary. I know we all say "We'll never forget" but it does get lost in every day life and it was a huge event in our history. I think it's a good reminder of who was lost, what we've done since then, etc. Will this continue year after year? Probably not, but being that it has only been 10 years, it still feels fresh. 70 years later, we aren't bombarded with Pearl Harbor coverage but I imagine if it were only 10 years after that attack we'd have the same coverage. I have to admit I get sucked in to all things 9/11. I've had a few bouts of anxiety this year and I think it's due to becoming a mother. I can't imagine going through something like that, especially with a daughter waiting for me at home.

daisyterp · September 2011

I think it's a little bit of overkill- I saw a portion of a show on TLC, heroes of the 88th Floor or something and thought it was a bit much.

But I am jaded. I just read an article in the Village Voice about how much money has been squandered by various so-called charities, how over budget the re-building process has been, that there is an official gift store at the ground zero site, how much the DC Memorial is costing (way more than any of the other memorials) etc. and the number of people who are making over 6 figures working on 9/11 stuff 10 years later, etc. etc. and it really pisses me off. It makes me sick to think that 9/11 has made some people rich.

xmaryrickx · September 2011

summer08bride:
I almost fell out of my chair when they told me the only things they know about it, is what they see on tv!!!

are we talking freshman in college or high school?

lauranne · September 2011

My students were 2 when it happened, so totally reliant on TV, their parents, and teachers to tell them about it. In their case, I think the coverage is good, because it educates them.

I'm avoiding most of the coverage by choice....still a tough subject.

TheLinkBride · September 2011

I think that the coverage is appropriate. I feel that it's still very fresh to some and that we should remember on this anniversary especially. Most of the specials and things that I've been seeing on tv are on non-network channels (like Daisy, I saw the one on heroes). I feel like that's even more ok so it's not constantly in your face if you don't want it but I think the specials at this anniversary are fitting and appropriate.

KathrynMD · September 2011

hmmm - I hadn't really thought about it as a teachable event for young children/teens; that does make a difference.

I jsut wish they wouldn't show footage of NY and the towers collapsing, the impact of the planes. I really can't even see those images without getting a little sick to my stomach and just feeling anxious. I didn't even lose anyone; I can't imagine how gut wrenching it is to watch for survivors.

vjcjenn1 · September 2011

SarahKate31:

summer08bride:
I'm teaching a freshman class this year, and these kids were in 2nd grade when it happened.

Holy sh!t. That's so crazy to think about.

this is an adorable baby

mrsbecky07 · September 2011

I think some of the coverage is certainly appropriate and I definitely think it needs to be taught so that it is fresh. It was one of the defining moments of the past few decades so yes, at the 10 year anniversary it is important that it is covered and that we remember.

But yes, I also think some of it is overkill.

Also, and this may be a flammable opinion, but part of history is that things lose their freshness. 9-11 is NOT going to mean as much to people who were in second grade at the time of it as it does to those of us who were older, , and it's going to mean less to my nieces, born in 2009 and 2008. That's very natural - Pearl Harbor means little to me relatively, although i understand the historical significance of it, but it means a LOT to my grandparents and to other World War II veterans I know and people from that generation. Trying to make an event mean the same thing to everyone (which is what I think some of this coverage is trying to do) just kind of rings false to me.

mrsbecky07 · September 2011

xmaryrickx:
summer08bride:
I almost fell out of my chair when they told me the only things they know about it, is what they see on tv!!!
are we talking freshman in college or high school?

I'm assuming college - 8 years old in second grade, 18 now.

summer08bride · September 2011

xmaryrickx:
summer08bride:
I almost fell out of my chair when they told me the only things they know about it, is what they see on tv!!!
are we talking freshman in college or high school?

Freshman in college.

daisyterp · September 2011

mrsbecky07:
Also, and this may be a flammable opinion, but part of history is that things lose their freshness. 9-11 is NOT going to mean as much to people who were in second grade at the time of it as it does to those of us who were older, , and it's going to mean less to my nieces, born in 2009 and 2008. That's very natural - Pearl Harbor means little to me relatively, although i understand the historical significance of it, but it means a LOT to my grandparents and to other World War II veterans I know and people from that generation. Trying to make an event mean the same thing to everyone (which is what I think some of this coverage is trying to do) just kind of rings false to me.

ITA with this. I don't want my kids to ever know what that day was like.

I think it's overkill that when I go onto the on-demand channel to pull up a Dora or Super Why, for DD to watch that they have a whole 9/11 section w/ previews of movies/programs available and in the preview is footage of the buildings coming down. Maybe it's me, but I don't need to see that again and I definitely don't need my 3.5 yr old seeing it.

I think that the 9/11 attacks are in a way a Trojan Horse for our nation. The fact that we went to war in Iraq in the name of 9/11 seriously pisses me off. It sickens me that so many have used 9/11 for political and financial gain.

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