Vallie, it didn't only have to do with the fact that it was in America! They attacked the Twin Towers, 2 of the largest buildings in America in hijacked aircrafts with people aboard. It was the sheer audacity of the attack in addition to America never having a terrorist attack on American soil. And don't forget, it was a miracle that "only" 3000 people died in New York, on any given day, over 100.000 could have been in those towers, including people who worked there and tourists. Of course Iran is an unbelievable tradegy and I hope that the aid that goes there helps, but you can't compare a natural disater to a man-made attack like 9/11.

Tash