When I was fourteen I took the test for Stuyvesant high school and actually passed. I took the easy way out and went to Music & Art because I knew the academic demands would be much less. These kids were most likely from “Stuy” and I can’t blame them for being happy. At that age it’s possible to be happy under almost any circumstances. As you get older I think every bad bit of bad news, whether it be political or just another senseless bombing in the middle east, has a way of getting under your skin. The advice I often get is “If you can’t change it, don’t worry about it” If everyone felt that way, nothing would get done. I don’t know how I would have reacted to 9/11 when I was fifteen. I might have been like all the “tough guys” who wanted to “Nuke ’em All”. I’m proud that I haven’t become a conservative guy in my old age. It’s so easy to do…
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Black and White Street Photographs of New York City by Matt Weber 
Impressive image Matt. I know it’s a cliche but this shot really does speak volumes. In 2001, my wife and I were in NYC for the first memorial of 9/11. It doesn’t compare to the stress to that day in 2001 but what a day that was.
I think being at the first memorial may have been a lot harder to do. I just reacted, where as
seeing all the people who had just lost their loved ones, I think may have been much tougher.
What an amazing photograph of an amazing series, Matt. And what a brilliant post. Glad you didn’t took the easy way. It’s the things that aren’t easy to do that keep our eyes open & our minds open-minded. Great photograph! All the best & safe travels, Fritsch.