How the Attacks Have Changed Your Perspective...

TheBlondOne

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Even on little things.

For example:

I was driving back to school today, and saw a sign that said "For Emergencies call 911." I looked at the "911" part and thought, "What does that sign have to do with September 11th?" Then I realized, "DUH! It's 9-1-1!"

Amazing how your perspective on something that's been ingrained in your head since you were little can change in a matter of days.
 

Isla

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I see my children as a heck of a lot less annoying now. I have a lot more tolerance and patience for them.. I always had a lot, but now I have even more. Now, even the sound of bickering and whining is music to my ears. I see every moment as a chance to both teach them and learn something myself. None of it is ever time wasted.

On the other hand, I have less tolerance for crap from adults. I've always tended to be patient with jerks but I am being much more direct now. I'm still polite, but I won't tolerate rudeness as much as I used to. Life is too short to get run over by unpleasant people, and I won't do it anymore. This may not go over so well with some of my in-laws, but I am determined to stick up for myself and my loved ones from now on. Let the Holidays begin! ;)
 

Platypus

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Ive noticed that people who didnt give a sh|t 6 months ago about the US disparage you if you dont have an american flag displayed.
America's newest fad "patriotism"

Go ahead and flame me, this is my opinion, deal with it.
 

woodie1

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My love for my country hasn't changed. But I marvel at all these people flying the flag. Most of them don't even know how many stars or stripes it has.