easier

i've decided that one day i'm going to new york for 9/11 to see in person the tribute of light before they have new buildings up.

putting aside all the political animosity and posturing, and even ignoring my own jaded sense of journalistic integrity (or lack thereof) regarding the events of 9/11, i can't help but feel somewhat.....amazed, that this tragic event will be one of the defining moments in our lifetimes. everyone remembers where they were, and what they were doing that day. everyone has a story. it's a day where we are all united by one common event, and that's something that happens so rarely in life, be it for heartbreaking or joyous reasons.

it's funny that while CNN is doing the larry king, feel good special to fallen heroes and survivors, the passionate eye is replaying that "falling man" documentary.

i sometimes wonder how objective and fair-minded canadians would be when the tragedy hits closer to home.