(Clearwisdom.net) On the morning of September 11, 2001, America was attacked by terrorists.
According to reports from a number of mainstream U.S. media, two airplanes that had been hijacked crashed into the World Trade Center in Manhattan, New York City (CNN photos) at about nine o'clock this morning. The World Trade Center had previously been the target of another terrorist attack in 1993.
Before noon, the twin towers of the World Trade Center had collapsed one after the other. The number of casualties cannot be determined at this time. Reports say about 50,000 people work inside these two huge buildings every day -- buildings that once symbolized the thriving economy of the United States.
Telecommunications in certain major areas of New York City are down, electricity and water has been cut, and transportation has been seriously disrupted. Lower Manhattan is a mass of smoke and debris.
Another hijacked airplane has crashed in Somerset, near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. All 45 people aboard perished. A total of 226 people were reported died from the four planes that were hijacked.
It has further been reported that the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. was also hit by another hijacked airplane, setting it on fire. A portion of the building collapsed, resulting in more than a hundred casualties. The government's main departments and workers in a number of major cities in America have all been evacuated. All airports are closed. President Bush has made public statements twice during the day and also flew from Florida back to the White House. All the media is focused on reporting on this incident and related situations. In the evening, Bush made a statement in the Oval Office.
We deeply regret and mourn the innocent lives that were harmed in this disaster. We also express our righteous indignation and condemnation towards this kind of evil terrorist activity that does such damage to humanity. The world needs sincerity, kindness, and peace. Living beings need "Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance."
Last updated September 11, 2001, 8:45pm EST)
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