Statue of Freedom
by Lionel Bascom — December 27th, 2006 — 1 comment
These are “Irregular Times,” according to a blog by the same name, times of darkness, the originator of the site says, inching toward the light.
“It’s pesky question time. The first columns for the new skyscraper replacement for the World Trade Center have been placed. They’re calling the building the Freedom Tower,” the author says
“What does the Freedom Tower have to do with freedom, though? Why call it the Freedom Tower?
When the World Trade Center was attacked, our freedom wasn’t under attack. A building was under attack. It was our own government that attacked our freedom.
It was our own government that shut down the Statue of Liberty, just across the water from the new Freedom Tower. How can we build a Freedom Tower when the Statue of Liberty is still closed to the public?” I’m not sure how relevant the question really is but its more important that we ask because silence is deadly in these times. Iraq is a consequence, not a choice.
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Amen!
My guess is that the concept of a Freedom Tower will enable the United States to reach out to the world, illustrating the freedom that exists with diversity of cultures, which includes diversity present in traditions, creativity, intellect and the multi-sensory perception and expression of these.
The situation in Iraq is a gross misinterpretation of the truth. Maintaining a continuous discourse will help to balance the pain associated with this consequence of ignorance. Yes, keeping silent will not do. There must be a furor.
Jeanne · December 28th, 2006 at 12:03 am