[George W. Bush]

I hppe Bush gets together with Port Authority to rebuild the World Trade Center-updated as the tallest building in New York before the end of his administration. No, let's not tach the sheeple the government is supposed to do such things. Leave it to the private sector.

[Fred Hayek]

"Leave it to the private sector."

If there was indeed state support of this act (down to technical guidance, logistics, what have you), the US Government might be able to confiscate that nations financial assets that are deposited/invested through US institutions (that was done during the Tehran Embassy hostage crisis). Thus used for compensation. Question: would there have to be a Declaration of War, or other Act of Congress, in order to sieze assets in such a manner? (don't get into asset forfeiture in the War on Drugs, this is another matter)

[Fred Hayek]

"Leave it to the private sector."

If there was indeed state support of this act (down to technical guidance, logistics, what have you), the US Government might be able to confiscate that nations financial assets that are deposited/invested through US institutions (that was done during the Tehran Embassy hostage crisis). Thus used for compensation. Question: would there have to be a Declaration of War, or other Act of Congress, in order to sieze assets in such a manner? (don't get into asset forfeiture in the War on Drugs, this is another matter)

[calebcar]

I still like the idea but have had second thoughts-mainly that the land now belongs to the victims and their families. I disagree with with your reluctance to spend the money. This seems like its an absolutely legitimate place to spend Federal money. The attack was one that those responsible for the WTC could not have predicted or defended against. I doubt it is insurable-acts of war and terrorism aren't. The hole where the WTC is a psychic scar on the National Psyche. I lived in the New York area. There were many things I didn't like but seeing the skyline of Manhattan on the horizon was always a rush.

A reflexive opposition to spending Government money hurts the conservative cause.