Dear friends, A horrible and senseless tragedy has shaken our country today. My prayers and thoughts go out to those intimately affected by this tragedy - the wounded and dead people in New York City and Washington, D.C., the passengers and crew of the four hijacked planes, and their families. Our country, and closer to home, our city, faces innumerable challenges in the next few weeks, if not the forceable future.
Terrorism thrives on confusion and panic.
We are Americans, regardless of our ethnicity , and we need to unite and show the world that we won't accept this. Show your pride in being American, show your unity against these types of acts. If you own an American flag, hang it up and fly it proudly. If you don't, buy one. Donate blood .