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 +] [!]
The original Slashdot conversation https://slashdot.org/story/01/09/11/1314258/world-trade-towers-and-pentagon-attacked