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Post number 10617

ttrendel — Thu, 20 Sep 2001 11:44:18 -0800

The emotional toll of last week's tragedy may be greater than the physical losses. This certainly raises a case for distraction.

By: bjgeiger

bjgeiger — Thu, 20 Sep 2001 12:00:17 -0800

"Nine in 10 said the media are doing an excellent or good job, with more than half saying excellent, a positive rating of the media that is unprecedented in the Pew poll." I can not believe that result, I have heard and read so many complaints about the media coverage, just here in my small corner of the world.

By: Skot

Skot — Thu, 20 Sep 2001 12:03:29 -0800

Poll: Americans depressed, sleepless Terrorist attacks take emotional toll on many, results show Well . . . no kidding, right? [onion] Poll: Americans bouncy, jubilant Terrorist attacks largely ignored, results show [/onion]

By: luser

luser — Thu, 20 Sep 2001 12:27:15 -0800

no offense ttrendel but did you really think this link was that interesting? (referring to the one that was NOT a mefi link) Are we just putting everything we read elsewhere up on the front page? I guess I'm guilty too, but... Well, skot said it well.

By: Karl

Karl — Thu, 20 Sep 2001 14:11:27 -0800

I believe ttrendel said last week his father was killed in the WTC blast. Correct?

By: srboisvert

srboisvert — Thu, 20 Sep 2001 14:33:23 -0800

The link may not be that interesting but the case for distraction versus mourning is an interesting one. Despite calls for normalcy just about every thing imaginable was cancelled (except Broadway).