I do understand that many things will be affected (yes, gas; mail/shipping; airports;etc) It really burns me that anyone would use this as an "excuse". I still hear the "since 9/11....." story, when they weren't anywhere near NY, and didn't know anyone personally affected by it, and they have no idea what it means to have your life changed by such a disaster. Just cause your company cut back travel does not mean you can use that as an excuse 4 years later. Please.