Category Archives: Terrorism

More Of The Third Part, Please!

Posted on November 17, 2015 by likeitiz

The entire world is still reeling from the ghastly events in Paris, the downing of a Russian plane filled with tourists, the double suicide attack in Beirut. Here in the United States, people have not forgotten Boston. At least, many … Continue reading →

Posted in France, Paris, Paris Attacks, senseless killing, Terrorism, Uncategorized, World Events | Tagged Beirut Bombing, Boston, Brotherhood, equality, Fellowship, Fraternity, Freedom, Hiroshima, Liberty, Paris Attack | 18 Comments

We Shall Never Forget!

Posted on September 10, 2014 by likeitiz

My sister-in-law, Merle, emailed me a photo today. It was from her daughter, Justine, who lives in Manhattan. This evening, she took a photo of the Beacon Light from the Freedom Tower, as she saw it from her window. We … Continue reading →

Posted in 9/11, Beacon Light, Freedom, Freedom Tower, September 11, Terrorism | Tagged 9/11, Beacon Light, Freedom Tower, Manhattan, Postaday 2014, September 11, The Beacon Light | 3 Comments

To Ms. Ibrahim: We Are Sorry!

Posted on January 18, 2014 by likeitiz

I had posted with great indignation, the plight of Ms. Rahinah Ibrahim, early in December (here), to clear her good name. More importantly, to get her name off the No-Fly list. The saga has dragged for nine (9) years already. … Continue reading →

Posted in Civil Liberties, Civil Rights, Flying, Government Watch List, Homeland Security, Justice, KQED, No-Fly List, NPR, Terrorism | Tagged Civil Rights, Homeland Security, No Fly List, Postaday 2014, Rahina Ibrahim, Rahinah Ibrahim, San Francisco, San Francisco International Airport, Stanford Graduate Student, TSA | 7 Comments

Strangers In Their Home

Posted on April 24, 2013 by likeitiz

When I saw today’s Daily Prompt, Stranger, from Michelle W., I could not help but think of the two men (one is practically a boy!), who are purported to be responsible for the heinous crime of bombing the Boston Marathon … Continue reading →

Posted in Boston, Boston Marathon, Boston Marathon Explosions, Daily Post Challenge, DPChallenge, Radicalized Islam, Terrorism | Tagged Boston Marathon, Chechnya, DPCHallenge, Dzhokhar, Ethnicity, Immigration, Islam, Islamic Extremism, postaday 2013, Radicalization, Tamerlan, Tsarnaev | 5 Comments

Boston!

Posted on April 16, 2013 by likeitiz

We were just there two weekends ago, scouting out for possible good university fits for my nieces as they approach the culmination of their high school education. The temperatures were still unseasonably cool, although most days were sunny with clear … Continue reading →

Posted in Boston, Boston Marathon, Boston Marathon Explosions, Terrorism | Tagged Boston, Boston Marathon, Faneuil Hall, Patriots Day, Patton Oswalt, postaday 2013, postaweek 2013, Terrorism, Upworthy | 9 Comments

Thoughts on 9/11

Posted on September 11, 2011 by likeitiz

I was flying back home from Manila on September 10, 2001. Just the week before, we had been awakened after midnight by a call from my brother, Richard. Our father had been rushed to the hospital with an acute abdomen. … Continue reading →