I vividly remember being on the playground in kindergarden when the first plane stuck the Twin Towers. My story is of a five year olds point of view and and I didn't understand the magnitude of the tragic terrorist attack on our country. I only remember the secret service landing on the football field and coming in and urgently taking George W. Bush's family from the school. My parents came to pick me up and didn't want me watching the news, but I ended up going to my neighbor's house and seeing very frightening video coverage there. The picture of this man falling to his death reminds me of the other scaring things I saw that day. Although very disturbing, I am intrigued by this photo because of the affect it has on me and I'm sure the rest of it's viewers. I am overwhelmed with sorrow and shock when I see it. I think its important to document history as it occurs, however, that does not mean it should all be published. I think there is a fine line, when you take away someone's humanity through a picture it should no longer, be seen by the public eye. Also, I think it is very important to have these pictures to help people remember the attack on our nation. It is very important we acknowledge the anniversary every year in the sense of one or two articles but not the only thing seen on television and in the papers.
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