Faith in humanity, lost then immediately restored
I'm sure we've all already been bombarded by the constant media coverage surrounding what happened in Boston today.
I heard about it at roughly 3:15 pm this afternoon, when I took a break from work to browse around Facebook. Seeing Boston marathon posts pop up one after another, I decided to Google what had transpired.
My first reactions were shock, disbelief and simply a lack of understanding as to how something like this could have happened. Then my feelings gravitated towards extreme anger and sadness. Anger at those responsible, anger at those who allowed this to happen, anger at the lack of security and anger at myself for not being there for my city. I have always been an optimistic person, yet never have I felt a deeper sadness than today. Never have I been surrounded by such darkness, such despair about the world.
Then... my phone rang. I received one call after another from friends asking me if I was ok. Friends who I haven't seen in years, and who didn't know that I had moved half way across the country. Friends who truly cared for my well-being... This immediately brought me out of my slump, and I started taking action myself. 30 calls later, I was able to breathe a sigh of relief. All of my friends and family members were ok.
The overwhelming support from the community has totally blown me away. The prompt police response, the selfless people who ran [i]towards[/i] the wreckage, the people running to the nearest hospitals to donate blood, the ones who held their heads up high and didn't lose hope. These people are true heroes, and serve as an inspiration for times like these.
I always thought I was invincible and invulnerable from the dangers of life. After all, I'm young, healthy, and standing on the top of the world. Even though I'm not currently in Boston, today's act of terrorism really stuck with me. This struck closer to home than anything ever before. My friends and family are direct extensions of me, and I don't know what I would have done had any of them been hurt. But after seeing everyone rise above the wreckage to come together as a community, really reaffirmed my faith in humanity.
Because I know that while these attacks may be inevitable and unpreventable, and while people will get killed; 100 more will stand up and take their spot, to do their duty and hold the rest of us up.
My condolences to everyone involved in this tragedy, but I know we will get over it.
Boston, stay strong.
http://www.businessinsider.com/inspiring-images-from-boston-2013-4
http://www.buzzfeed.com/katienotopoulos/29-reason-to-love-boston
14 Comments • Newest first
I am very happy that you aren't disturbed by what the Basilers said in order to try and be funny, because this is a serious situation and you, sir, have made a great thread. I really hope you aren't too emotionally disturbed, and you guys are all okay.
@TrueAtheist: Thanks bud!
@Sikiru: Yeah thankfully we're all fine! This could have been so much worse, if it weren't for everyone stepping up.
One of the most genuine-hearted posts I've ever seen on Basil.
@bellhyper741 So if your neighbor got their head blown off and their whole family was tied up and tortured and sexually mutilated you wouldn't care? Because I'm sure that stuff happens a lot elsewhere.
Kind of an over the top example, but my point is it's normal for people to care when something happens close to home.
@LongKatara: No idea. And the Melting Pot is delicious! You must make some pretty good tip there huh?
Nice thread. ^___^
@Assumptions She didn't pass away. She was just injured and he was comforting her.
@shosen123: This occurred more than 4 hours ago, but ok. Basically, at least according to the media, an "act of terrorism" has struck Boston during the annual Boston marathon. 2 bombs were set off, causing massive panic and chaos. 3 people were killed last I checked, and more than 100 people were injured. The police are currently looking for suspects, but no real leads as of yet.
I just woke up from a 4 hour nap, what happened while I was asleep?
@Ezperanza11: Thank you! I appreciate it.
@LazyLazyLazy: And what was your conclusion? Pseudo-intellectual trying to impress Basil with big words?
Wat. Wat. Wat. Wat.
[quote=pr3stig3]@bellhyper741: Honestly, I'd be a hypocrite if I told you to care. After all, I didn't really care about Sandy or the school shootings, as they didn't affect me. This, however, happened to the city I was raised in. The city I had my first kiss, made my first friend, called my first home in America, etc... I'm not asking you or anyone to care, I'm just putting my feelings down into words.[/quote]
Don't bother explaining... Remember this is basil you're talking to. I enjoyed your thread!
I was looking at your previous threads to see if you normally post like this http://www.basilmarket.com/user/pr3stig3/forum/threads
OT: so many Boston threads
@bellhyper741: Honestly, I'd be a hypocrite if I told you to care. After all, I didn't really care about Sandy or the school shootings, as they didn't affect me. This, however, happened to the city I was raised in. The city I had my first kiss, made my first friend, called my first home in America, etc... I'm not asking you or anyone to care, I'm just putting my feelings down into words.
who cares really, things like this happen all the time in war zone countries
Another Boston thread..?