The good news, of course, is that at least that means they haven't starting building the ridiculous, shell-of-a-building, Freedom Tower by Libeskind, who seems to have "won" the competition by making directly or indirectly $68,000 in donations to NY's governor Pataki, according to an article at NRO.
That article points out there's a fine alternative plan that appears to have much more public support: rebuilding the Twin Towers bigger, stronger, and better.
The new design already exists, complete with many interesting features, including appropriate memorials. But the Number One reason for using this design is:
1. The WTC site was designed specifically for the Twin Towers.Works for me.
a. The skin, core, and flooring could be completed within two years, fully, and truly restoring the skyline.
b. The Twin Towers were a national monument, just like the White House, the Capitol, the Statue of Liberty and many other unique places in the United States.
c. In virtually every public opinion poll, either in print or on the Internet, the public has shown support for rebuilding the Twin Towers by a significant majority.
d. Rebuilding the Twin Towers will heal the psychological wounds of many who were touched by the September 11 attacks.
Build it already!
It will essentially be making this statement.
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