The Front Page
Social and Political Commentary
September 11, 2001
The infamy of 9/11/01
Shirley Rabb
... On the anniversary of September 11th, a Melrosian remembers ...
D-day veteran's observations of 9/11/01
by Irving Smolens
... Memories of lost comrades in battle remain
I remember September 11, 2001
by Ashley L
... A day we will never forget
Islamic, Jewish speakers discuss current issues
by Jackie Wattenberg
... A question of politics, not religion
A political triangle -
Pakistan, Afghanistan and the United States
by Manal Ahmad, 16, of Pakistan
... re-printed from the Junior Journal
The post-attack internet
by John Averell
... why the internet is important now.
Mail to Stringers, from abroad
from the Irish, the French, Thailand, the Belgians ...
... may God Bless you and all of America
Why? and what to do now?
by Jackie Wattenberg
... conversations with just plain folks
To the class of 2051
by Len Dalton
... a Melrosian's recap of recent history
Feelings on the Attack on America
by Ella Letterie
... HORROR !!!
Melrose and the terrorists' attack
by Russ Priestley
... How Melrose reacted
The rebirth of patriotism in America
by Bernadette Mahoney
... children and adults join in a candlelight vigil
Three weeks later ...
by Don Norris
... reprehensible killing or no, save the innocent
"I am an American," she said proudly
by the SilverStringers
... I asked quite frankly if she had been harassed ...
Downtown Melrose, there's a great army-navy store ...
by the SilverStringers
... quickly sold out of flags, gas masks, BDUs ...
The aftermath: Speak your peace
by the people of Melrose
... say what you have to say ...
The aftermath: Only in Tom Clancy novels
by the people of Melrose
... diplomatic avenues to relieve world tension?
The aftermath: ... no one seems to know
by the people of Melrose
... Who are our enemies?
The aftermath: Freedom does have a continuing price
by the people of Melrose
... What are the possible negative results of a military response?
The aftermath: Total destruction ...
by the people of Melrose
... what should be the extent of our military response?
The aftermath: ... acts not acceptable
by the people of Melrose
... do we need allied support for U.S. military initiative?
The aftermath: I pray to God ...
by the people of Melrose
... support military action, even if there are civilian casualties?
The aftermath: I just can't fault our leaders ...
by the people of Melrose
.... Were you surprised that our leaders had little or no advance warning?
The aftermath: Late for work Tuesday ....
by the people of Melrose
... Did you have anyone close involved in the attack?
The aftermath: Recording history in the making ...
by the people of Melrose
.. Where were you when you heard of the assault?
The aftermath: Shock, disbelief, rage, fear ...
by the people of Melrose
... what was your reaction in learning of the suicide attack?
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