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RISING FROM THE RUBBLE: THOUSANDS OF HEROES

In almost every major tragedy, there are heroes and goats.
Thankfully, the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on America
produced far more heroes than goats -- real heroes, not the
types who play sports, star in movies or shake their stuff
on MTV.

GOATS: The hijackers and others who planned and carried out
the terrorist attacks, killing thousands of innocent people.
They believe they'll be rewarded in the afterlife and
they're right: They're certain to get their very own goat
barn.

GOATS: The people who made false bomb threats around the
country, even in New York City, scaring people who had
already been traumatized. They apparently got a thrill out
of this, but they deserve an even bigger thrill: a free trip
to Afghanistan. "Thank you for flying Afghanistan Airways.
Please store all knives, guns and bombs in the overhead
compartment. And don't stare at the flight attendants or
your eyes will also be stored in the overhead compartment."

GOATS: The people who reacted to the tragedy by vandalizing
mosques and attacking innocent Arabs, Muslims, Sikhs and
others. These geniuses would throw tomatoes at Tom Hanks
because they can't stand any of Steven Seagal's movies. "He
has the same skin color as Seagal and wears the same kind of
suits. He must be making bad movies, too."

GOATS: Mullah Omar and other Taliban leaders in Afghanistan
who have harbored Osama bin Laden and his band of
terrorists, spoiling the name of millions of peace-loving
Afghans. If America gets justice, the Taliban will soon be
erecting a tombstone to honor their friend, a tombstone that
reads: Osama bin Laden to Rest.

GOATS: The people who celebrated the tragedy in a few
countries around the world. Of course, they have excellent
reasons for their behavior, such as the fact that there's
nothing else in their sorry lives to celebrate. These people
would stand in line overnight to buy tickets and gain
front-row seats at a funeral. "Good news, guys. If we pay an
extra $100, we can take a peek into the coffin. It'll be
more exciting than last week's public execution."

HEROES: The passengers on United Airlines Flight 93, which
crashed into the Pennsylvania countryside. These brave souls
challenged the hijackers, perhaps saving hundreds of lives,
as well as President George W. Bush's part-time home.

HEROES: The firefighters, police officers and others who
were killed after rushing into the World Trade Center. These
courageous folks were eager to save the lives of thousands
of strangers. If given the chance, they would have even
saved the lives of a few goats. "Hey Bob, I need some help
with this ragged bunch I rescued from the cockpit. They're
moving their heads, but I can't get a pulse. They seem to be
completely heartless."

HEROES: The rescue workers and volunteers who spent many
hours searching the rubble for survivors, enduring the heat,
dust and horror. These Good Samaritans wouldn't have been
any more dedicated if their own families were missing,
wouldn't have been any less dedicated if the Backstreet Boys
were missing.

HEROES: The people who made generous donations to help the
survivors. Some were money donors, others were blood donors,
and almost all were organ donors, giving so abundantly of
their hearts.

HEROES: The doctors, nurses and other health workers who
worked long hours to save many lives. They helped more
people in one day than Superman has helped in his entire
life. "Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird, it's a plane, it's
Supernurse!"

Thank God for real heroes.

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