On The Third Hand

22 November, 2001: "Post Sept 11 thanks"

Taking up Glenn Reynold's "make your own list" comment. I have a few things that the September 11th attacks and their aftermath have added to my "thanks to/for" list (otherwise too long to post).

• Our neighbors in Canda and Mexico who let our planes land--at danger to them.
• All those in all those countries who lit candles and showed compassion.
• Being a citizen of a country whose founders fought for the right to have "life, liberty and pursuit of happiness".
• Living in a place where I can overeat...even if I rarely do.
• Living in a country which required me to be educated, even if I didn't want it when I was very young.
• Having two parents still living--together.
• Music
• Movies
• Secular government that persists despite attempts to make it religious.
• A government that guarantees freedom of speech--even to those I consider nutcases.
• A place where I can choose what I wear... mostly... do I really want to walk out in public wearing nothing? Don't ask...I live in Florida.
• Fellow citizens who will put their lives on the line to save others (you know who they are... and were).
• The ability to travel where I wish, when I wish... even against my government's wishes (they issue advisories... but don't issue penalties).
• The fact that I can write freely here, or have my opinions printed in a newspaper... and not be arrested.
• For a sense of humour that has kept me sane.
• Last, but not least... that I live.

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