I can't imagine anyone **not** be profoundly affected by the NY/DC tragedies. Only human beings utterly devoid of compassion and sensibility could feel otherwise.
Having said that, I feel compelled to state that, IMHO, it is extremely imperative that we (a) offer assistance (to the extent possible); (b) keep the victims and their loved ones in our prayers; (c) denounce these abominable and cowardly acts; (d) remain calm, don't panic; and (e) make every effort to return to normalcy with respect to our daily activities.
Rather difficult in light of the events that have occurred, but I fear that if we allow these events to take control of our daily lives, the terrorists will have accomplished their objective. Clearly, these deplorable acts were designed to do more than inflict serious bodily harm and death; they were designed to disrupt our entire way of life. They want to destroy our financial institutions and shake our confidence to the core.
Absolutely, pray, mourn, and count your blessings. But I implore everyone not to give these terrorists the ultimate satisfaction of seeing fear, panic and the collapse of our economic system.
God Bless America and peace loving souls.