This is a letter I wrote to my school body. It'll explain.

Demonicus Prime · 09-11-2008, 06:24 PM

My name is Josh *****. A lot of you may know me, a lot of you may not. In what I’m about to say, it is irrelevant. As most gossip goes, it gets around quite fast. On this day of remembrance, there is no difference. If you have been out of “the loop” for the day, I will enlighten you.

There were a group of protesters at the front of the main building this morning. The purpose, as I was told while they tried to recruit me on the way to class, was to protest the fact that they were going to school on the anniversary of the World Trade Center attacks seven years ago. I’m going to be quite frank right now. That made me sick. Taking credibility away from real protesters, ones that plan and coordinate the activity, and petulantly demeaning one of the worst scars on the face of American history because they didn’t want to go to school is just disgusting. In any hierarchy of importance, a reverence for the dead is fairly high. But in the big picture, the one of ours as Americans, school is one of the most important assets and things we can do as a whole. Noone from the UN is going to listen to someone that even comes close to petulant, let alone a high school dropout. That is where we truly can make a difference. Get through high school. Get a good job. Give back to your community. Love. Hate. Be human.

The purpose of a terror attack is exactly its root word. To instill terror. By not being afraid, and by doing what you know is right, instead of childishly fighting against what so many people don’t have, you can truly accomplish what a protest is about, and subsequently, what being an American is about.

Patriotism, and Your ability to choose.

Were there any similar incidents?

**Valigarmander** · 09-11-2008, 06:28 PM

Brilliant letter, man.

ZeldaGirl · 09-11-2008, 06:34 PM

I did not have any incidents, but then again, I go to college, so it's quite different.

And I'm proud of you for writing that letter - it's concise, and exactly my feelings on the subject. People who try to exploit national tragedies for days off of school is ridiculous. Good for you!

Demonicus Prime · 09-11-2008, 06:38 PM

Haha, thanks guys. I thought it was just sick to think of it like that. What next, they want November 7th off for the release of Gears of War 2? Honestly, it's just stupid.

Robotazy · 09-11-2008, 07:11 PM

Not because of 9/11 per se. It's because they are getting everything back up after Hurricane Gustav.

***CaptHayfever*** · 09-11-2008, 11:53 PM

Stinkin' amazing. Excellent response, D.

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

***Cosmonautical*** · 09-12-2008, 01:06 AM

I agree with your sentiment that it's a pathetic reason for which to protest. I don't agree with the insinuation that the public education system functions for the better of all students.

t3hDarkness · 09-12-2008, 02:13 AM

Nobody recognized the date until about 10:00 PM where I work at.

Demonicus Prime · 09-12-2008, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DELICIOUS POISON

I agree with your sentiment that it's a pathetic reason for which to protest. I don't agree with the insinuation that the public education system functions for the better of all students.

That was 55% because the principal didn't need to think I was starting a revolt.

***Cosmonautical*** · 09-13-2008, 12:57 AM

Had to butter 'em up, eh?

Intended or not, the patriotism part at the end was a bit much. Moar liek nationalism and consumerism amirite.

Demonicus Prime · 09-13-2008, 09:13 AM

I don't really think so. On a day like that, the real idea of patriotism, not the lapel-pin bubble-gum bull****, is really quite valuable. We'd still be burning women for things they didn't even do. If we're on the track we have now, who knows how open things will be for my kids and their kids.

Jesus · 09-15-2008, 11:59 AM

I think that while 9/11 was a terrible day, it shouldn't be a school holiday. Making it a school holiday just makes it bring back all of the pain and memories from that day. Weren't you scared to death on that day that we might all die? Why would you want to remember that?

Then again, why are you trying to butter up with the school faculty by writing a letter about something you weren't involved in?

Robotazy · 09-15-2008, 12:08 PM

Just because you had no part of it doesn't mean you can't voice your concern.

You don't have to go to war to talk about it.

Jesus · 09-15-2008, 05:48 PM

Maybe I said what I said wrong. Him voicing his opinion on his fellow classmates is a risk socially.

How was that kid who wrote a letter because the kids during the play were getting rowdy? I'm sure he was met with criticism from his fellow classmates. I could never put myself in that situation personally.

Demonicus Prime · 09-16-2008, 06:18 AM

Because I'm the kind of person that believes in himself and the things he stands for. I'm sure if someone had a problem, they would say it to me directly. Which is why I seldom have problems.

To the "buttering up" thing. No. I think school is important. Just not neccesarily the most important asset.

EDIT: And that "kid" is me. I'm fine. Thanks for asking.

**Galefore** · 09-18-2008, 06:10 PM

Just as a quick bump, I find it funny that WvW cares how much of a social risk it is. It tells me you're really popular. However, it also says you're a tool. You'll say whatever to get whatever. You're like a bundle of lies wrapped with a cake and a bottle of beer; lot of fun on the outside, lot of **** on the inside.

I'm sorry. Was me saying that too much of a social risk? Sorry. I'll repent and go hang out with my homies.

Panfan · 09-18-2008, 06:14 PM

**** opinions man they're for ass****s and nontools

09-11-2008, 06:24 PM	#1
Demonicus Prime Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: I Pity The Fool Who Confuses Me With Someone Other Than YoshiFreak. Gender: Posts: 3,108 Thanks: 648 Thanked 129 Times in 87 Posts	This is a letter I wrote to my school body. It'll explain. My name is Josh *****. A lot of you may know me, a lot of you may not. In what I’m about to say, it is irrelevant. As most gossip goes, it gets around quite fast. On this day of remembrance, there is no difference. If you have been out of “the loop” for the day, I will enlighten you. There were a group of protesters at the front of the main building this morning. The purpose, as I was told while they tried to recruit me on the way to class, was to protest the fact that they were going to school on the anniversary of the World Trade Center attacks seven years ago. I’m going to be quite frank right now. That made me sick. Taking credibility away from real protesters, ones that plan and coordinate the activity, and petulantly demeaning one of the worst scars on the face of American history because they didn’t want to go to school is just disgusting. In any hierarchy of importance, a reverence for the dead is fairly high. But in the big picture, the one of ours as Americans, school is one of the most important assets and things we can do as a whole. Noone from the UN is going to listen to someone that even comes close to petulant, let alone a high school dropout. That is where we truly can make a difference. Get through high school. Get a good job. Give back to your community. Love. Hate. Be human. The purpose of a terror attack is exactly its root word. To instill terror. By not being afraid, and by doing what you know is right, instead of childishly fighting against what so many people don’t have, you can truly accomplish what a protest is about, and subsequently, what being an American is about. Patriotism, and Your ability to choose. Were there any similar incidents?

09-11-2008, 07:11 PM	#5
Robotazy PRESS ANY KEY TO PANIC! Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: A Tiny Shed Gender: Posts: 16,483 Thanks: 529 Thanked 1,254 Times in 897 Posts Blog Entries: 46	I didn't go to to school today. Not because of 9/11 per se. It's because they are getting everything back up after Hurricane Gustav.

09-11-2008, 06:28 PM	#2
Valigarmander The Bee's Knees Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The land of rain and trees (Oregon) Gender: Posts: 29,755 Thanks: 1,649 Thanked 5,701 Times in 2,581 Posts Blog Entries: 20	Brilliant letter, man.

09-11-2008, 06:34 PM	#3
ZeldaGirl Awesome member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Why do YOU want to know...? Gender: Posts: 15,896 Thanks: 1,130 Thanked 1,919 Times in 1,046 Posts	I did not have any incidents, but then again, I go to college, so it's quite different. And I'm proud of you for writing that letter - it's concise, and exactly my feelings on the subject. People who try to exploit national tragedies for days off of school is ridiculous. Good for you!

09-11-2008, 06:38 PM	#4
Demonicus Prime Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: I Pity The Fool Who Confuses Me With Someone Other Than YoshiFreak. Gender: Posts: 3,108 Thanks: 648 Thanked 129 Times in 87 Posts	Haha, thanks guys. I thought it was just sick to think of it like that. What next, they want November 7th off for the release of Gears of War 2? Honestly, it's just stupid.

09-11-2008, 11:53 PM	#6
*CaptHayfever* Smash SuperMod Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: (n) - the place where I am Gender: Posts: 27,661 Thanks: 1,991 Thanked 2,486 Times in 1,513 Posts	Stinkin' amazing. Excellent response, D. And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

09-12-2008, 01:06 AM	#7
*Cosmonautical* Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I rub my tilde all over your asterisk Gender: Posts: 28,102 Thanks: 2,157 Thanked 5,338 Times in 2,433 Posts	I agree with your sentiment that it's a pathetic reason for which to protest. I don't agree with the insinuation that the public education system functions for the better of all students.

09-12-2008, 02:13 AM	#8
t3hDarkness Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: I weep oily black tears of joy. Gender: Posts: 7,590 Thanks: 119 Thanked 418 Times in 306 Posts Blog Entries: 5	Nobody recognized the date until about 10:00 PM where I work at.

09-13-2008, 12:57 AM	#10
*Cosmonautical* Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I rub my tilde all over your asterisk Gender: Posts: 28,102 Thanks: 2,157 Thanked 5,338 Times in 2,433 Posts	Had to butter 'em up, eh? Intended or not, the patriotism part at the end was a bit much. Moar liek nationalism and consumerism amirite.

09-13-2008, 09:13 AM	#11
Demonicus Prime Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: I Pity The Fool Who Confuses Me With Someone Other Than YoshiFreak. Gender: Posts: 3,108 Thanks: 648 Thanked 129 Times in 87 Posts	I don't really think so. On a day like that, the real idea of patriotism, not the lapel-pin bubble-gum bull****, is really quite valuable. We'd still be burning women for things they didn't even do. If we're on the track we have now, who knows how open things will be for my kids and their kids.

09-15-2008, 11:59 AM	#12
Jesus Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Gender: Posts: 5,617 Thanks: 104 Thanked 139 Times in 101 Posts Blog Entries: 3	I think that while 9/11 was a terrible day, it shouldn't be a school holiday. Making it a school holiday just makes it bring back all of the pain and memories from that day. Weren't you scared to death on that day that we might all die? Why would you want to remember that? Then again, why are you trying to butter up with the school faculty by writing a letter about something you weren't involved in?

09-15-2008, 12:08 PM	#13
Robotazy PRESS ANY KEY TO PANIC! Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: A Tiny Shed Gender: Posts: 16,483 Thanks: 529 Thanked 1,254 Times in 897 Posts Blog Entries: 46	Just because you had no part of it doesn't mean you can't voice your concern. You don't have to go to war to talk about it.

09-15-2008, 05:48 PM	#14
Jesus Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Gender: Posts: 5,617 Thanks: 104 Thanked 139 Times in 101 Posts Blog Entries: 3	Maybe I said what I said wrong. Him voicing his opinion on his fellow classmates is a risk socially. How was that kid who wrote a letter because the kids during the play were getting rowdy? I'm sure he was met with criticism from his fellow classmates. I could never put myself in that situation personally.

09-16-2008, 06:18 AM	#15
Demonicus Prime Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: I Pity The Fool Who Confuses Me With Someone Other Than YoshiFreak. Gender: Posts: 3,108 Thanks: 648 Thanked 129 Times in 87 Posts	Because I'm the kind of person that believes in himself and the things he stands for. I'm sure if someone had a problem, they would say it to me directly. Which is why I seldom have problems. To the "buttering up" thing. No. I think school is important. Just not neccesarily the most important asset. EDIT: And that "kid" is me. I'm fine. Thanks for asking.

09-18-2008, 06:10 PM	#16
Galefore EXPLOSION GOD OF MUSIC Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Some studio somewhere Gender: Posts: 8,275 Thanks: 1,361 Thanked 826 Times in 535 Posts Blog Entries: 5	Just as a quick bump, I find it funny that WvW cares how much of a social risk it is. It tells me you're really popular. However, it also says you're a tool. You'll say whatever to get whatever. You're like a bundle of lies wrapped with a cake and a bottle of beer; lot of fun on the outside, lot of **** on the inside. I'm sorry. Was me saying that too much of a social risk? Sorry. I'll repent and go hang out with my homies.

09-18-2008, 06:14 PM	#17
Panfan AND HE PRAYS Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grayskull Gender: Posts: 18,806 Thanks: 1,405 Thanked 2,251 Times in 1,339 Posts Blog Entries: 15	** opinions man they're for ass**s and nontools