I don't quite see what Iraq has to do with 9/11 unless one buys into into Bush's link theory (NOT). The carnage there is tragic and will hopefully end soon.
Will every downturn in the industry from here 'til kingdom come be compared to 9/11? If so, at least get the perspective right. Even leaving out body counts, this downturn is nowhere near as bad as the post 9/11 one.
The US hasn't even officially entered recession yet, but there and here the outrageous home prices are finally getting a reality check. That's bad for those who just bought in the last few years, but the correction is long overdue.