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In one sense, a comparison between the aftermath of 9/11 and the Cubs' World Series Victory is inappropriate.  I, however, was in New York City shortly after 9/11.  The level  of intensity I felt from those those around me at Ground Zero is similar to the the level of intensity that Chicogians are experiencing from the World Series victory.  We see sports victory celebrations four or five times a year, but nothing I've ever seen rivals what is going on in Chicago.  This is a big deal.