Guest guest Posted September 12, 2001 Report Share Posted September 12, 2001 Apart from the unspeakable devastation of lives and buildings in the NY area, the hospitals are doing all they can for critical patients and anyone brought in from the wreckage. Those wishing to donate blood and platelets should actually wait as the outpouring of volunteers is almost overwhelming. The platelet supply drawn today will only last 5 days. They will be needing blood for much longer to keep the banks full. I would leave your name and number and let them call on you. Also the Red Cross is in need of CASH donations for those able to contribute in that way. Please call your local chapter. The WTC building housed many companies, but one of them was BC/BS Empire Plan. I can only speculate that anyone requiring approval for surgery with that company will be on hold for quite some time. That may sound selfish, thinking of this tragedy in ways that may impact us, but it is only one perspective, and I am not insensitive to the big picture. Our government will find the individuals behind this attack and we won't be separating the individuals from the country that harbours them. I expect retaliation to be quite swift, per Colin s commentary earlier. Terrorism is nearly indefensible, we are fortunate that they did not have biological viruses on the planes and that they did not highjack more. Still, the loss of life in this attack, (not to mention jobs, economic implications and those that are wounded,) will be severe. To all of our fellow American's directly and indirectly impacted by this catastrophe, may you find peace and healing soon. To the terrorists: You picked the wrong country to attack. Danine' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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