Some people are blowing themselves up. They have some bombs and they're blowing themselves up on the street.
What?
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[All the televisions are on in the library.]
What's going on.
-I don't think I can really tell you that.
I hear some people are blowing themselves up.
[The librarian's face contorts into worry. How much do you say.]
-I think, yes, it does involve some people blowing up. You--you better go to class now.
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They did it on purpose, I heard someone say they did it on purpose because today is 9-11. Get it? 9-1-1.
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Class--we're not really sure what's going on, or who is doing this. But you have to know: This is a day you'll remember for the rest of your lives.

I was in band practice and a parent came in and told us. I watched for everyone else's reaction to gauge how serious it was.
ReplyDeleteNext period was gym and I remember calming down another girl who was worried that they were going to start bombing us. I assured her we were safe... what do you really gain by bombing Randolph, WI?