Comments on: Our Armed Forces & Families

By: Sarah Glover

Sarah Glover — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 14:37:49 +0000

By: Chuck Keranen

Chuck Keranen — Tue, 22 May 2012 19:02:13 +0000

A house is just a house and a Christian is supposed to just turn the other cheek, and forgive and love your enemies if you expect GOD to forgive and love you. WHAT HURTS IS THAT THE REAL REASON THE TOWERS AREN’T ALREADY REBUILT BIGGER AND BETTER IS… AS ALWAYS… MONEY. It’s SAD. Take a long look at a dollar bill. Some glory seeking lawyer will eventually get “IN GOD WE TRUST” removed. In greed we trust would fit nicely, but the world already knows, and it’s cheaper to do nothing. I’m glad and proud to have served when I was young and IGNORANT. GREED has led us all down the wrong path and doing the RIGHT thing only occurs when it’s AFFORDABLE.

TTA Note: Greed certainly has played a big part in taking Ground Zero in the wrong direction. But in terms of the actual construction, spectacular, cutting edge Twin Towers was always the most affordable and practical solution. No question about that.

By: Chris Briggs

Chris Briggs — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 05:16:18 +0000

We rebuilt the Pentagon as it was, New York should be no different. All the excuses for not rebuilding better Twin Towers were lame, and say to the world that terrorists won that round.

By: Taylor Kirby

Taylor Kirby — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 10:53:49 +0000

I think the twin towers should be rebuilt, same design but taller. This will show the world that America will prevail and we stand together strong. I pray for all the families of the victims, and I pray that the right decision is made when rebuilding ground zero.

By: Greg Allen

Greg Allen — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 18:15:37 +0000

By: Richard McHugh

Richard McHugh — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 04:35:45 +0000

Rebuild the Twin Towers alongside a proper memorial on the Super Block of the World Trade Center. Anything less dishonors those who died on 9/11 and those who have died defending it since and will be viewed as a sign of weakness and decline to our enemies and the world.

By: Diana Dress

Diana Dress — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 16:53:17 +0000

By: Ted Dress

Ted Dress — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 03:55:14 +0000

I’m glad to see “the committee” has designed a stunning memorial to the innocent people murdered on 9/11. I’m 100% supportive of that effort. But the symbolic intent of the attack was to challenge the foundation and fabric of our nation as a whole and the structure(s) that follow the twin towers should surpass the grandeur of the original Twin Towers. I really like the design and look of One World Trade Center but the tall single tower on the New York Skyline just falls well short of the real “strength” of the original Twin Towers. The greatest generation of WWII would have had a twin towers complex rebuilt by now, much taller than the two they replaced. I’m ashamed to say that the new complex design is embarrassingly inadequate and

By: Conner McDonough

Conner McDonough — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 14:06:11 +0000

Rebuild them. They’re icons for New York, for America, and for the world. To build anything else is absolutely disgraceful and disgusting to all of us who remember that day. The people want to return to the original, not some appalling design, to make them feel better. Rebuild them, rebuild them, rebuild them.

By: PVT Phillip Weaver

PVT Phillip Weaver — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 16:23:14 +0000

Rebuild. Rebuild. Rebuild.

By: Gary Lilly

Gary Lilly — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 12:22:42 +0000

I respectfully suggest that we rebuild the original towers with one exception: tower one should rise nine stories taller; tower two should rise eleven stories taller. What better tribute than to follow the will of the people, especially those most affected by this devastating event? As I see it, if we do not rebuild the twin towers, then the terrorists, indeed, have won. Rebuilding the twin towers (with the noted suggestion) to their original glory would convey absolute strength and resolve. It is the right thing to do! It is the just path to take. Godspeed.

By: Irving Rynning

Irving Rynning — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 05:00:34 +0000

By: Robert Paul

Robert Paul — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 13:14:24 +0000

By: Penny Ancalade

Penny Ancalade — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 17:05:48 +0000

I’m 28, in the US Navy and I support the motion to REBUILD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: Basilio Morales

Basilio Morales — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 20:43:54 +0000

Brooklyn Born. Towers were there my whole life. Its how I knew I was home. My family and I were lucky, I had requested extended time for leave but was denied due to manning, so we left on our flights Sept 8th. The plan was to take the family to the top of the WTC and look down at the world from its observation deck. When the towers came down I was on duty again, I knew I would never be truly home again. Put them up. That’s the only real way to be American. When you’re down get up!

By: alfred lowe jr

alfred lowe jr — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 17:33:55 +0000

they should rebuild the towers better then ever as an air force member it hurt having to help at ground zero they need to rbuild those towers are the focal point of nyc i am sick and tired of hearing about one tower being build it should be 2 for god’s sake thank you

By: Shawn Jolly

Shawn Jolly — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 22:18:31 +0000

It’s simple! Build what ALL Americans want which is the Twin Towers 2 and with that also make it the tallest structure in the World!!! Then when those peice of scum terrorists see what we did, it’ll show how we are not afraid and even if we are sucker punched we will carry on. God Bless America!

By: Cheri Romero

Cheri Romero — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 19:41:05 +0000

For god’s sake, rebuild the original and let the murderers who destroyed those buildings and killed all of our innocent Americans, know that they did NOT win.

By: Andre Anderson

Andre Anderson — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 22:41:42 +0000

As a retired Army veteran of 23 years and former New Yorker (Bronx), my message is simple and to the point, REBUILD THE TOWERS!! Rebuild them just as they were, hell add some more floors and regain the “tallest in the world” title.

By: Tracy Laughery

Tracy Laughery — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 01:37:50 +0000

The WTC II plan is absolutley amazing! It would send a very clear message to the entire World about America’s resiliency!

By: Jon Reilly

Jon Reilly — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 13:31:37 +0000

By: Jude O'Donnell

Jude O'Donnell — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:37:21 +0000

I do not like the idea of the single tower 1 WTC. This other 2 tower Plan looks amazing and it shows we are not intimidated by the terrorists. The buildings are great and it would be an honor to have them.
Good luck!

By: Charles Farran

Charles Farran — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 23:07:30 +0000

By: Linda Bergman

Linda Bergman — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:48:05 +0000

I say REBUILD!!!! To not rebuild sends a message to other countries that is not a favorable expression of our people and what America stands for.
Semper Fi,
Linda Bergman-Althouse
MSGT, USMC, Retired

By: Douglas Thompson

Douglas Thompson — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 02:00:35 +0000

As a former infantryman, I would like to say that rebuilding the Twin Towers to specification (or taller) would severely demoralize our enemies while uplifting the spirit and morale of Americans, as well as freedom loving people everywhere. Imagine the triumph of seeing our beloved NYC skyline restored even better than before. It is what the Greeks of antiquity would have done after such an horrific act. We must do this.

By: Margaret Dahlin

Margaret Dahlin — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 17:28:07 +0000

This shouldn’t even be a question. Those towers were such a part of the city. I’ve seen the architectural proposals and heard some very impressive interviews with people who were victims of the devastation on 9/11 who are for the towers coming back. I agree.

By: Katherine White

Katherine White — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 18:09:08 +0000

By: Rachel Halper

Rachel Halper — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 14:35:37 +0000

For the families and friends and military members…. We will rebuild. My uncle which is a firefighter for the Red Hook Brooklyn NY Happy Hookers watched the towers fall. For those whom we have lost, we will never forget u. I have proof that I will never forget and neither will my children. HOOAH WE WILL NEVER FORGET WHAT HAPPENED ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2001

By: Daren Lynch

Daren Lynch — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 18:37:12 +0000

I thought from the beginning that the towers should be built bigger and better. Make it the tallest in the world, have radar and plane tracking and communications to identify, have battery missle and detterance. Make the towers the most valuable businness center in the world, put lights on top for brilliance and tracking spotlight and laser guided missles. If there will be an attack, they will attack anything in a city. Lets show these terrorists who’s boss. Lets start using lasar guided missles, drones

By: Steve Veach

Steve Veach — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:43:19 +0000

The Twin Towers should be rebuilt!!!! Anything less shows our lack of resolve. The families of the people that died that day are much more in support of the Twin Towers than the Freedom Tower. Their voices deserve to be heard and acted upon.

By: Jake Delaney

Jake Delaney — Mon, 25 May 2009 21:49:13 +0000

By: Ciera Diaz

Ciera Diaz — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 02:44:13 +0000

I was 7 years old when my first visit to New York. I promised myself that I would one day live in New York. The reason I wanted to live in New York was because of all of the kind and caring people and I was absolutely amazed by the WTC. I joined the military to do something for the country and the least the country can do is rebuild so that those lost on 9/11 did not die in vain.

By: Michael Chiaia

Michael Chiaia — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 01:32:24 +0000

I’m contributing to the fight against terrorism abroad but we can not possibly win without an unconditional victory at home. Stepping up airport security, an increased defense budget, and the creation of the Dept. of Homeland Security are steps in the right direction. The final bayonet thrust of the war at home is the rebuilding of the Twin Towers EXACTLY as they once stood. Doing anything else disgraces the American dead and insults their families. Don’t let the terrorists succeed.

By: Zack Frank

Zack Frank — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 23:46:53 +0000

By: William Garre

William Garre — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 07:26:26 +0000

Rebuilding the twin towers will be the best possible memorial. It’s the only plan that shows the enemy that America will always bounce back…and better than before. Seven and a half years later jihadists are still using images of the towers falling for their own propaganda. Rebuilding the towers will take the recruiting effectiveness out of those images!

By: Larry McEntarffer JR

Larry McEntarffer JR — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 06:19:27 +0000

I think it would send a clear signal to the rest of the world that we will not be intimidated.

By: Kevin Wood

Kevin Wood — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 03:53:50 +0000

By: John Wallace

John Wallace — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 02:59:33 +0000

By: Barbara Hill

Barbara Hill — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 01:12:40 +0000

By: Jim Hill

Jim Hill — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 01:10:35 +0000

By: Deborah Hill

Deborah Hill — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 01:08:06 +0000

By: Timothy Scott

Timothy Scott — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 02:18:33 +0000

Build 2 120 story bld’s with an oversized pointed toed cowboy-boot atop each one, One to put up the ARSE of Binladen, and the other for the limp wristed, spineless “ohh we can’t do anything to hurt any ones feelings” piece of SHIP, pile-of-ticks, I mean politicians, Who are supposed to be representing US, Not some Third-World Barbarians Feelings… SSG T. Scott US Army Ranger 1/75 Ret.

By: Karen McEnerney

Karen McEnerney — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 23:06:38 +0000

To rebuild the World Trade Center anything less than what it was before 9/11 would be a disgrace not only to all who were lost there, but to all New Yorkers, this entire Nation and the rest of the World. The Twin Towers were a symbol of strength, prosperity, freedom and peace for all the World. Not only should they be built identical to what they were before but, they should be one story taller with a massive memorial dedicated to all the people who lost their lives on this most tragic day.

By: Gem Hurlman

Gem Hurlman — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 15:54:06 +0000

I am a New Yorker and the wife of a veteran who served in Iraq. I was there the day the towers fell, and I feel that the towers should be rebuilt. This freedom tower is in my humble opinion, a mockery. For those who perished that day and those who continue to give their lives overseas, bring back the towers.

By: Jason Ranney

Jason Ranney — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 05:25:31 +0000

By: Cory Harrison

Cory Harrison — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 03:41:55 +0000

This what america needs to do to show that the people of this great country have noot given up, and have not succomed to fear. I hope to once again view the skyline of NY, and see those towers representing Americas drive to overcome adversity, and that we will prevail.

By: peter celeste

peter celeste — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 21:36:55 +0000

By: Daniel Arlie

Daniel Arlie — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 13:28:11 +0000

All these years after 9-11, after all the lives sacrificed to stop the evil that brought down the towers we can’t let a hole in the skyline stand as a monument to the effectiveness of terrorism where once stood a proud monument to American hard work and ingenuity.

Rebuild the World Trade Center in it’s original form, obviously designed to withstand any unlikely future aircraft impact, but raise them one floor higher as an act of defiance against tyranny.

By: Carl Ohlman

Carl Ohlman — Sat, 23 Aug 2008 23:09:04 +0000

My brother was just deployed to Afghanistan (8/22/08) In early April me a my brother went to New Jersey to pick up a car I purchased on E-Bay, we had never been to New York we decided to fly into La Guardia airport, rent a car and pay our respects. 9/11 is the reason my bother joined the Army. We believe the Twin Towers should always be Twin Towers! I’ve followed the rebuilding online and I’ve never liked the current Freedom tower (or any single Tower scenario).This is why I signed this petition.

By: Justin Allen

Justin Allen — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 14:23:08 +0000

I am from upstate and I joined after sept. 11. I wonder why it is taking so long to rebuild in a major American city. After we have invaded and started rebuilding two foriegn countries. It’s a shame. Rebuild the twin towers.