Heroes

Opinion Center
Heroes Survey

What It All Means To Us
Specifically about events & aftermath of September 11, 2001

Recently several of our market analysts, survey authors and philosophers were out for a walk at lunchtime. Suddenly, screaming from our left and approaching rapidly was a massive red fire engine. We all stopped, looked and heard it add very loud, shrill horns to its flashing lights. As it approached and passed by we all were taken by the huge, fully unfurled American flag that the fire engine was carrying on its rear top deck.

We were so moved by this image.... Some of us commented. Some went silent. Some talked about this imagery throughout lunch. We present below some of our thoughts and comments and ask if you 'Agree' or 'Disagree'. This is not a test of anything unless you think it is.

1. 24 year old Cynthia said, "I think that fire engine could almost pass safely through traffic without the horns, and lights. Its flag would get it through."	Agree Disagree I don't get it

2. 52 year old Carlos said, "I had to sneak into the United States and I always knew it was worth the risk. I sure hope everybody's O.K."	Agree Disagree I don't get it

3. 28 year old Sam said, "I am so ashamed of my fellow blacks who want, and even demand, reparations from the United States of America. I just feel I'm the luckiest person alive to be living in this nation."	Agree Disagree I don't get it

4. 37 year old Anne said, "It's the most majestic thing I've ever seen in my life."	Agree Disagree I don't get it

5. 66 year old Martha said, "My friends used to think World War II was the biggest thing we'd ever live through. Now I know there is something much bigger."	Agree Disagree I don't get it

6. 47 year old Max said, "I already served my time in the military, but I'm ready to go again!"	Agree Disagree I don't get it

7. 33 year old Paul said, "It really brings a lump to my throat...."	Agree Disagree I don't get it

8. About the events of September 11, 2001: Several words accurately describe our feelings, emotions, pain and the many other aspects of the day. Listed below are some of the words used by print and TV media. Each word is followed by its definition from the American Heritage Dictionary. Please select the one word (based on its definition) that you believe is appropriate as an overall description of the event. Disaster: An occurrence causing widespread destruction and distress. Tragedy: A drama or literary work in which the main character is brought to ruin or suffers extreme sorrow, especially as a consequence of a tragic flaw, a moral weakness or an inability to cope with unfavorable circumstances. Attack: To set upon with violent force. Catastrophe: A great, often sudden calamity.	Disaster Tragedy Attack Catastrophe None I don't want to think about it

9. I am a:	Female Male

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