It seems unfortunate that only historians (and those interested in history) are able to recognize the valuable lessons that can be learned and taught from the WTC transcripts. Beyond the obvious fears and desperations of those who made frantic calls to authorities and/or loved ones, the tapes, that several have referred to as "morbid" or "ghoulish," offer tangible proof of heroism.
It's pathetic that our society is more than willing to receive and "glorify" the voices of terrorists (i.e., our continued fascination with tapes and documents generated by Usama bin Laden and Saddam Hussein) but refuses to humanize or honor the victims of terrorism.
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