As a former New Yorker, I wonder where Ms Obama has been for the last seven years. There were so many acts of self-sacrafice during that tragic event of 9-11,by the citizens of that great city , one cannot be singled out. Aside from the pulic service workers , whom sacraficed their lives or health trying to dig through the rubble for any possible survivor. The merchant , who opened his doors to the wary office workers ,, the doctors who volunteered their time, the religous of all faiths who tried to reassure those who were looking for their love ones. These were only a few of the small acts of charity of americans pulling together to help one another. When I think of these examples, I am comforted in knowing that this country will face any challenge and come out stronger. God Bless America!
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Feb 24, 2008 17:12
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Feb 22, 2008 18:58
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John Gilleeny
Feb 22, 2008 17:52
This is another great article from Alicia Colon! [MORE]
Amy De Rosa
Feb 22, 2008 14:00
Michelle Obama's words were clear, written and spoken more than once. And, yes Alicia, as a retired NYC Fireman, New... [MORE]
Jim Kearney
Feb 22, 2008 12:35
"Lest we forget." Again, you express the poignancy of a terrible, yet resolve-strengthening tragic moment in our nation' s history.
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Vivian Bowmer
Feb 22, 2008 12:11
Ms. Colon's commments are just another reprise of the Republican and conservative policy of taking words and twisting them around... [MORE]
dmj
Feb 22, 2008 10:39
Just because on that horrible day, Alicia sang God bless America, is no reason to assume that she didn't do... [MORE]
toting m ama
Feb 22, 2008 13:56
I guess you're just another singer,. Where were you when the towers came down and what did you do for... [MORE]
dmj
Feb 24, 2008 01:03
but apparently you're psychic and know my whereabouts post 9/11. I didn't sing but I certainly can understand the strength... [MORE]
toting m ama
Feb 25, 2008 12:06
God bless you and thank you. There are entirely to many "sheeple" who have no idea how great this country... [MORE]
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Ms. Colon never wastes a word. Like an arrow to a bullseye, she , in one short column, has stuck... [MORE]
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