Thanks, Chi Chi. It definitely makes sense that those close to the site, especially over the long run, would've been exposed to higher levels of chemicals and other harmful materials in the air.
And, of course, the wind patterns would play a significant role in the downfall.
Still, I'm not convinced that anyone yet has a firm grasp of which people, in any particular neighborhood, will suffer a variety of ailments.
Personally, I'm not concerned for myself. But when I read about the effect the air may have had on babies, animals, and others, I am concerned.
We've been down this road before, with Agent Orange, DDT, malathion (a mosquito control chemical sprayed over hundreds of thousands of roads and homes), Gulf War Syndrome, and now 9.11.
I'm not yet interested in conspiracy theories. The fact is, it may very well be too soon to know the long term effects. Still, I won't be the least bit surprised if, as time goes on, we hear more and more about problems effecting everyone in the area on that day.