[gondramB]

>>However, I also disagree that the NYPD (though the Ciy government) does not have the right to indicate where people can and cannot visit. If the NY city government believes that there is a credible threat to the city, then they have the right to withhold a permit for said visit. And when a leader of a nation wants to visit a site, with all their enterage and security, I believe a permit is appropriate.<<

If that were the case I would agree. But are they really going to be able to claim he is a credible threat while he has secret service with him?

[Jeff Head]

Of course...due to the potantial citizen reaction and the potential for violence. In this case, those are valid grounds and reason enough to say no, IMHO.

And I hope, if he follows through and tries to visit the site, that the people of New York will bear that out...by the tens of thousands.