The emotional toll

September 20, 2001 11:44 AM

The emotional toll of last week's tragedy may be greater than the physical losses. This certainly raises a case for distraction.
posted by ttrendel (5 comments total)

"Nine in 10 said the media are doing an excellent or good job, with more than half saying excellent, a positive rating of the media that is unprecedented in the Pew poll."

I can not believe that result, I have heard and read so many complaints about the media coverage, just here in my small corner of the world.
posted by bjgeiger at 12:00 PM on September 20, 2001

Poll: Americans depressed, sleepless
Terrorist attacks take emotional toll on many, results show


Well . . . no kidding, right?

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Poll: Americans bouncy, jubilant
Terrorist attacks largely ignored, results show

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posted by Skot at 12:03 PM on September 20, 2001

no offense ttrendel but did you really think this link was that interesting? (referring to the one that was NOT a mefi link)

Are we just putting everything we read elsewhere up on the front page? I guess I'm guilty too, but... Well, skot said it well.
posted by luser at 12:27 PM on September 20, 2001

I believe ttrendel said last week his father was killed in the WTC blast. Correct?
posted by Karl at 2:11 PM on September 20, 2001

The link may not be that interesting but the case for distraction versus mourning is an interesting one.

Despite calls for normalcy just about every thing imaginable was cancelled (except Broadway).
posted by srboisvert at 2:33 PM on September 20, 2001