[gexla]

This is huge news for the U.S. We can argue whether this is the sort of news which should be posted here, but it will likely have a huge emotional impact for the U.S. Our nation came to a standstill on 9/11 and this story will likely have some impact on productivity. ;)

[tzs]

Not just the US. There were a lot of foreigners who worked in the World Trade Center and died on 9/11. I recall shortly after that day reading that for some large number of countries, 9/11 was the largest terrorist attack on their citizens.

[DrStalker]

As an Australian the direct effect of 9/11 on us was tiny, but the effect of the US's reaction has been huge.

[cheez]

How do you mean?

[westicle]

They invaded two countries, one of which was tangentially connected to some of the people involved in the hijackings which has resulted in quite a lot of innocent deaths.

Pretty major story of the past decade.

[cheez]

I read that saying the impact on Australians has been huge so how has it been huge?

[sirrocco]

I wonder who they'll find next to blame for world terrorism when they have the TSA do some other crazy weird stupid shit. Cause everything needs a face.