cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/4850144
Two comments in particular stand out:
This is going to be a big turning point in the history and character of this country, I think. posted by Doug at 8:51 AM on September 11, 2001 [207 favorites +] [!]
my greatest fear is how our government is going to respond. more erosion of freedom in the name of security. mark my words. posted by rebeccablood at 12:10 PM on September 11, 2001 [311 favorites +] [!]
I was in college (in an Asian country) and most of us are 15 to 18-years-olds.
Our rector arranged a TV showing news (covering the incident live) in student common room. Not many students were there to watch.