This. Remember the victims today, not contemplate what would have killed more.
Why should we not have discussions.
With all due respect, and as someone who has family in military and law enforcement who could die IRL if something ever happens, what is different about this from other things.
I respect those that have given their lives, and have no ill feelings for the victims or their families, but if we must not discuss this, than we must not discuss other things.
No D-Day discussions on June 6th.
No Pearl Harbor discussions on December 7th.
No discussion of the Madrid train bombings on March 11th.
No discussion of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings on August 6th and 9th respectively.
We have multiple threads about battles that kill tens of thousands. We have multiple threads that, while not intentionally genocidal, end up at some point with some level of nuclear exchange, or discussions of the aftermath of a nuclear exchange.
I respect those that where lost, and those that continue to make sacrifices, but I think if someone feels they want to discuss 9/11 or a what if scenario involving 9/11 and/or events leading up to or after the event, I see no problem with that, as long as the discussion does not start into genocidal or racist comments.
I have nothing more to add to this thread unless anyone else wants it duscussed, but if it is felt that strongly that this and other topics should not be discussed on an anniversary, perhaps this could be something to consult Ian or a moderator or administrator about for down the line.