retsam
09-29-05, 02:50 AM
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,170711,00.html
NEW YORK (CNN) -- A controversial proposal for an International Freedom Center adjacent to the planned memorial at the World Trade Center site has been abandoned.
New York Gov. George Pataki on Wednesday announced the change of plans he once championed.
"There remains too much opposition, too much controversy over the programming of the IFC and we must move forward with our first priority -- the creation of an inspiring memorial to pay tribute to our lost loved ones and tell their stories to the world," Pataki said in a written statement.
A growing chorus of September 11 victims' family members had objected to proposed exhibits that would cover subjects in American history unrelated to the 2001 terrorists attack. Some also objected to the center occupying an eight-story cultural center in the southwest quadrant of the 16-acre site where the memorial will be centered.
"Therefore, the IFC cannot be located on the memorial quadrant," Pataki said.
Pataki said he wanted the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation, the city-state agency overseeing rebuilding on the site, to explore other locations for the center.
But the center immediately issued a statement saying it did not see "a viable alternative place." :bye:
having been involved with 9/11 this makes me happy to no end ..im actually sitting here with a big smile on my face.
like i sad, dont let the door hit you on the ass on your way out ...loosers :D
NEW YORK (CNN) -- A controversial proposal for an International Freedom Center adjacent to the planned memorial at the World Trade Center site has been abandoned.
New York Gov. George Pataki on Wednesday announced the change of plans he once championed.
"There remains too much opposition, too much controversy over the programming of the IFC and we must move forward with our first priority -- the creation of an inspiring memorial to pay tribute to our lost loved ones and tell their stories to the world," Pataki said in a written statement.
A growing chorus of September 11 victims' family members had objected to proposed exhibits that would cover subjects in American history unrelated to the 2001 terrorists attack. Some also objected to the center occupying an eight-story cultural center in the southwest quadrant of the 16-acre site where the memorial will be centered.
"Therefore, the IFC cannot be located on the memorial quadrant," Pataki said.
Pataki said he wanted the Lower Manhattan Development Corporation, the city-state agency overseeing rebuilding on the site, to explore other locations for the center.
But the center immediately issued a statement saying it did not see "a viable alternative place." :bye:
having been involved with 9/11 this makes me happy to no end ..im actually sitting here with a big smile on my face.
like i sad, dont let the door hit you on the ass on your way out ...loosers :D