Rebuilding the WTC
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I can see it happening where they install radars and rocket launchers on the roof of the new buildings... This also raises the question of the strength and integrity of the those buildings. I don't think anyone expected these to mega structures to crumble, even after being hit like that. I'm wondering if the building was just not as strong as it could have been. Anyone have an answer? Regards, Alvaro
There was a thread on /. about the towers. And actually their construction minimized the damage. The lattice took the shock and the buildings stood. Then collaped in on themselves like in a controlled detonation. Had the terrorists hit almost any other building in the world, the building would have absorbed the energy of the impact and would have been knocked over sideways, causing immense damage to the city. You would also have no stories of people in the buildings getting out, as the collapse would have happened simultaneously with the impacts. Those buildings proved themselves to be an incredible piece of engineering and a salute to their architects and engineers. And I think those who escaped will agree. As far as the rocket launchers go, I think in the future a hijacked plane will be followed closely by fighter aircraft, and shot down if it looks threatening. The Israelis have already criticized the military for not taking that course of action, which is their SOP for a hijacking. When religion and politics help drive the same cart, they tend to drive faster and faster until it is too late to stop when they see the cliff ahead -- Frank Herbert.
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I doubt highly that that would be the case. Like Stan said, it is sitting on the most expensive real estate in the world. I would imagine a memorial park, or statue, etc, would be built somewhere on the original site, but the rest will be redeveloped. David Wulff dwulff@battleaxesoftware.com
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Another question...would you work in the building if it was rebuilt? Tim