We all have suffered. Let us find a constructive response, rebuilding our lives and helping others to rebuild theirs. Responding to destruction with destruction only perpetuates a vicious cycle.

My sympathies and heartfelt best wishes go to:

• Those who were injured in the brutal attacks of 9/11/01.
• Those who lost loved ones in the attacks.
• Those around the world who are in shock and grief over the attacks.
• Americans who fear for their safety because of terrorists.
• Arab Americans who fear for their safety because of the blind hatred of some American civilians.
• Foreign Arabs who fear for their safety due to possible international diplomatic and military repercussions.
• And, as always, those who have lost their livelihoods and loved ones as a direct or indirect result of the U.S. government's policies toward Iraq, Palestine, and Yugoslavia.

(Anyone who is still decieved by the reports of Palestinians celebrating should hop on over to here for a different view. The outpouring of support from Palestine is heartening, and shows that they are compassionate enough to not allow their suffering to get in the way of sympathy for the people of the United States. I wish that this wisdom were more reciprocal, with regard to every nation on Earth.)

A very touching selection of photos of support and memory from around the world. (Hit "Reload" if it doesn't load quickly.)

A small World Trade Center photo memorial

(Originally from http://mapage.noos.fr/theeverhart/WTCgone.jpg and http://mapage.noos.fr/theeverhart/WTCsunset.jpg. I'm serving them from here to avoid stealing their bandwidth.)