The world was robbed of the 21st-century Twin Towers most of us always wanted.
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My fascination with the twin towers is unique like many other people's stories. I don't really know where to start. I didn't even know what those towers were called on 9/11, I just remember seeing them from somewhere and I thought they were really awesome. I was 7 when they were destroyed and I've missed them ever since. I think it's fair to say that people like them more now than ever before. It's that sense that you don't know what you've got until it's gone.
I live in Portugal, but I'm English, but I remember seeing those twin towers appear on TV quite regularly in movies, music videos etc. At the time (pre-9/11) I didn't really take much notice of them, I was only a very young boy (5 and 6 years old). The biggest moment though was the Limp Bizkit video does was shot on top of the WTC at night and for me, it's just the most beautiful sight in the world. I always had a fascination with skyscrapers and they were the best ones ever built.
I love USA and I think since 9/11 your country has taken a turn for the worse and you, the people need to stand up and make it mighty again. I'm not gonna go into politics here. USA like most countries in the world has a shit, corrupt government, but your people are awesome and your endeavours, free thinking, and never give up attitude has inspired me and others all over the world.