I don't think Boston has been changed by these events

[Nuclear Unicorn]

I saw a thread earlier today which -- I believe -- was quoting some TV news personality who said Boston was changed.

I'm catching the occasional glimpse of the scene. Police and others risking their lives to protect the people they live among. And I remember the images of the first responders and the plain folks aiding strangers whether it was medical aid, a bottle of water or just the offer of a shower and a couch to someone from out-of-town.

Courage
Charity
Compassion
Professionalism
Mercy

Boston hasn't changed. It seems to me it has always been that way. A tragedy brought that out and we mourn the tragedy and our hearts break but Boston has always been like this. If it hadn't none of those people would have responded as they did.

Boston hasn't been changed, it's shown its true soul in the worst of times and a brilliant soul it is.

[VWolf]

1. I agree

In a few days, they'll hate Yankee fans and Yankee fans will hate them.

[DinahMoeHum]

2. Hey, TOMORROW AFTERNOON the NY Knicks play the Boston Celtics

in Round 1 of the play-offs.

[VWolf]

8. Good point

But it pales in comparision to the Yanks-Sox rivalry.

[ChazII]

3. Another person who agrees

with your observations. Boston, you are awesome.

[WilliamPitt]

4. God damned right.

We get disrupted by blizzards that shut down the whole city all the time.

And then we plow.

We'll hose these little fucksticks off the sidewalk, throw a parade for our police and first responders, and then go about our business.

Terrorist Fail.

See you at the marathon next year.

[Stuckinthebush]

5. Of course it has been changed

You can't have a major, tragic event like this one and not have some effect of the social psyche. That change is not necessarily a bad thing. But there is change just like there was a change is New York and New Orleans.

The people of Boston are tough but they aren't immune to the effects of a tragic event like this - nor should they be.

[uppityperson]

7. Exactly. Thank you.

[Louisiana1976]

6. Well said. K&R