When I saw this video live at the Republican National Convention, I was speechless. I myself found it to be completely horrible. People like Rudy Giuliani have been using the events of 9/11 as a talking point for years, and while with Giuliani it did get old, I did not hold any real resentment towards his use of it. He was there after all, and I guess he has the right to include that in his list of experiences.
While Giuliani's use of 9/11 might be tasteless to some, it is nothing compared to this video. I was horrified to see 9/11 used in this fashion. It really seemed like the Republicans were trying to scare viewers. I was especially horrified when the narrator said:
We remember buildings burning, bodies falling.
I was so angered by the blatant political use of this sacred day that I did not want to give it a second glance. However, it was recently announced that Keith Olbermann, who you see responding to the video with the similar attitude that I had, has lost his spot as anchor, and most are saying this comment was the main reason.
I myself think Olbermann simply told the truth, and was 100% correct. He even apologized for airing the video! I support you Keith. The rest of you can decide for yourself.
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