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Article
September
11, 2001, Survival Rate
by (Author Anonymous)
By now everyone has been
hearing the death toll rise and reports of the destruction from the
terrorist attacks on the US. These were deplorable acts that we will
never forget. But now is a time to look at the other side of the
numbers coming out of New York, Washington and Pennsylvania. It is
sad, but somewhat uplifting, to hear the other side of the story
that the mainstream media has not reported yet -- the SURVIVAL rates
and some positive news about the attacks.
The Buildings
The twin towers of the World Trade Center were places of employment
for some 50,000 people. With the missing list of just over 5,000
people, that means 90% of the people targeted survived the attack. A
90% on a test is an A.
The Pentagon
Some 23,000 people were the target of a third plane aimed at the
Pentagon. The latest count shows that about 123 lost their lives.
That is an amazing 99.5% survival rate! In addition, the plane seems
to have come in too low, too early to affect a large portion of the
building. On top of that, the section that was hit was the first of
five sections to undergo renovations that would help protect the
Pentagon from terrorist attacks. It had recently completed
strengthening and blast proofing, saving untold lives. This attack
was destructive, but it is also a statistical failure.
The Planes
American Airlines Flight 77. This Boeing 757 that was flown into the
outside of the Pentagon could have carried up to 289 people, yet
only 64 were aboard. Fortunately 78% of the seats were empty.
American Airlines Flight 11. This Boeing 767 could have had up to
351 people aboard, but only carried 92. Thankfully 74% of the seats
were unfilled. United Airlines Flight 175. Another Boeing 767 that
could have had 351 people on board had 65 people. It was 81% empty.
United Airlines Flight 93. This Boeing 757 was one of the most
uplifting stories yet. The smallest flight to be hijacked with 45
people aboard out of a possible 289 had 84% of its capacity unused.
Yet these people stood up to the attackers and thwarted a fourth
attempted destruction of a national landmark, saving untold numbers
of lives in the process.
In Summary
Of potentially 74,280 Americans directly targeted by these cowards,
93% survived or avoided the attacks. That's a higher survival rate
than heart attacks, breast cancer, kidney transplants and liver
transplants - all common, survivable illnesses. Don't fear these
cowards and terrorists, the odds are against the terrorists.
I haven't seen any of this on/in the media !!!
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