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- Date: Wed, 12 Sep 2001 09:39:47 -0400
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----- Original Message ----- From: "Lockergnome Windows Daily" <subscriptions@lockergnome.com> To: <poehlman1@home.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2001 11:38 PM Subject: [Lockergnome Windows Daily] America's Steadfast Spirit 20010912 Lockergnome Windows Daily 09.12.2001 GnomeREPORT Don't hate. Even as these horrific events unfold before our eyes, rationality needs to win over emotion. Am I shocked by today's events? Yes. Am I outraged? Beyond. But I also know that violence manifests itself every day - and not just in America. Terrorism is appalling no matter WHERE it materializes. Nobody knows who did this. Nobody knows their motivations. Nobody knows much of anything at this point. But one thing's for sure: I WILL NOT GIVE THEM THE SATISFACTION of altering my personal life. The worst thing we could do right now is give in to fear, shut down, and hide. If we do, then they've won. And ya know what? I bet that's what they wanted to happen - and they won't get it from me. Sadly, you can pick up a newspaper any day of the year and read about human suffering. While the destruction of the World Trade Center in New York is undoubtedly one of the most horrific events in American history, it should not overshadow past or future acts of aggression anywhere else. As of this morning, our country has certainly been awakened to a larger (global) problem. Many of you noticed the American flag replacing our regular Webcam images. We are a nation which has weathered many a storm, and in each instance, our steadfast spirit has increased. Let's show them that they haven't weakened us; they've made us stronger. And the ripple-effect will not impact Gnomedex, as it were. My Inbox has been flooded with inquiries on what's going to be happening with Gnomedex this weekend. Straight up? We aren't positive at this point (due to current FAA uncertainties). We want to hold the conference as scheduled; our team invested a lot of time and energy into creating a successful event. 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