Just Stop It, Damn It!

[lawnrrd]

When the clock radio switched itself on this morning, the first words I could make out were, "we have to interrupt our live coverage briefly to identify the station." That's when I knew something was very wrong.

Now I just feel sick. And tired of the fear, the pain, the rage, the grief. I'd like a little joy, please, and maybe a green salad to start.

Tonight is going to be difficult and dreadful, with the moments of silence, and the toasts to their memory.

In 1986, the networks played the same footage over and over, just as they did in September 2001. I'm not turning the television on. At least this time, none of their kids were watching it as it happened.

And the conspiracy nuts are going to be out in force, especially since one was an Israeli. Why isn't it legal to torture these lunatics to death?

Comments

[starkyld.livejournal.com]

my challenger story is depressing & would make you feel old on top of that, but it's one of my strongest memories from childhood.

funny how we store televised tragedies in our heads that way.

and yes, i'd advocate that you just not turn the tv on for a while today.

[lawnrrd]

I haven't seen any television in about thirty-six hours. It's surprising me how it's changed to quality of my reaction to this. I'm still shocked and grieving, but I don't feel beaten down by it. It feels more distant--I'm not sure if that's good or bad, but it's certainly easier to handle.

[melonaise.livejournal.com]

The worst part of the day for me was that phone call waking me up-- again-- with a friend telling me to turn on the news-- again. That was bad.

[lawnrrd]

The scariest phrase in the English language is, I think, "starring Rob Schneider." The second scariest is, "turn on the news."