On Wed, 12 Sep 2001 02:57:59 -0500, "Peter Sills"
wrote:

>I know that this type of cross-posting is generally frowned upon, but I ask
>you for a moment.
>
>In general I enjoy the sense of community of the newsgroups, even with the
>bickering, and petty nonsense for which they are famous. Today that all
>means nothing to me.
>
>The events of yesterday were arguable the worst tragedy this country has
>ever experienced. In discussion with my family it is clear that we knew
>upwards of sixty or more people who most assuredly lost their lives today.
>
>Regardless of your plans, or the minor disruption in your lives it may
>cause, I ask you to please stop by your local hospital or center and give
>blood. It is desperately needed by those people injured.
>
>Again, I apologize for this cross-posting, but we need to come together as a
>nation at this moment. My asking you for your assistance is my way of
>trying to help, if only a little.
>
>Thank you.
>

Thanks for your post - it is welcome, and appropriate.