Two comments in particular stand out:
This is going to be a big turning point in the history and character of this country, I think.
posted by Doug at 8:51 AM on September 11, 2001 [207 favorites +] [!]
my greatest fear is how our government is going to respond. more erosion of freedom in the name of security. mark my words.
posted by rebeccablood at 12:10 PM on September 11, 2001 [311 favorites +] [!]
I thought only one thing after it was apparent that we were under attack, "we're going to war". I was a reservist at the time and was pretty sure that meant I was going to war.