The 9/11 attacks affected and continue to emotionally impact millions of people worldwide, but especially:
1. Survivors and Victims' Families: Over 2,900 people were killed, and their families, friends, and communities still carry that emotional pain.
2. First Responders: Thousands of firefighters, police officers, and medics who helped during and after the attacks, many of whom suffered physical and psychological trauma.
3. People Who Lived in NYC and Washington, D.C.: Residents, workers, and witnesses were deeply affected by the terror, smoke, dust, and chaos of that day.
4. Muslim and Middle Eastern Communities: Many people from these groups faced discrimination, harassment, or violence in the aftermath, and the event reshaped how they were treated in parts of the world.
5. U.S. Citizens and Veterans: The attacks led to two major wars, changing countless lives through military service, injury, and loss.
6. The World at Large: It shifted global politics, security, and travel forever, creating a lingering fear and reshaping international relations.
So while there’s no exact number for how many people it “bothers,” the emotional, social, and political effects reach into the hundreds of millions globally.
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