[1John]

This is my idea for a fitting memorial and "in-your-face" reply to the criminals who killed so many. I would also include those who were there but managed to escape.

If you think this is a good plan, post some support. If you have a better idea or want to add to this one, post that. My main concern is that the towers are rebuilt and that they contain a very real memorial to the slain. If you think this is a good idea and know whom to contact to present it, please share your knowledge.

[1John]

[newzjunkey]

I recall a news report on Fox (I think) that the lease holder had announced the intention of rebuilding on the WTC site.

[Slyfox]

I doubt that New Yorkers are going fool with any plaques.
They just want there towers rebuilt. THAT will be 'memorial' enough.

[Prism]

Not to opine on your particular proposal, but, I'm growing a bit -- for the lack of a better word -- supersticious, and suspect of some of the memorialism of late.

The OKC memorial literally gives me the creeps. I don't have an answer for this, but I'm getting a bit freaked out because these things are getting to be like 'alters to victimhood'.

I want a memorial to people, not to a tragedy. Anyone see this?

Memorials need to represent hope, a living memory. Dignity not morbidity.

[WIMom]

Personally, I like this idea. A simple memorial on each floor would be much better than a grassy park or some monolothic structure.

[det dweller too]

I am worried that an immediate rebuild of the WTC will not become a target #1 for every nutcase in the world. Right now let's focus on getting THESE nutcases.

[Willie Green]

IMHO, a fitting memorial would be to convert the land into some kind of National Park.

No matter how stylish the architecture, commercial real estate is not an appropriate memorial.

In fact, it's kind of tacky.