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"No Dogs" Plan for 9/11 Memorial is Disrespectful and Wrong

The Build the Memorial website, devoted to news about the building of the long-delayed 9/11 memorial, contains a transcript of a conversation between architect Michael Arad, who notes that dogs will not be allowed on the Memorial Plaza.

This is so damn wrong! For one thing, dozens of dogs helped to find the dead while the site was still smouldering and for many months after 9/11. Their feet and lungs were burned repeatedly and they kept working, many until they died of their injuries.

My dog, Sam's, death this August was absolutely hastened by the chemical soup we inhaled while we fled the building collapses. It was Sam who gently but urgently led me through the thick black smoke and falling debris when I couldn't see and was frozen in shock.

No dogs? Are you kidding me? You need to re-think that decision Mr. Arad. Because the "no dog" plan you have is disrespectful to me and other victims who survived, as well as to those who died.

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BL Ochman | Nov 15 05 4:10 | TrackBack (0)

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You are so right! Man's best friend gets snubbed again.

Posted by: Patrick Morgan at November 15, 2005 8:53 PM

There is a difference berween rescue dogs and the ones that provide you with personal comfort. One is required, the other isn't. I grew up with dogs in the country and enjoy them. But in a dense urban environment, thats another thing. So, it'll be OK for dogs to shit on the grass and then expect taxpaying citizens to sit on the grass and frolic in the high fecal count of the dog shit remains. Your dog wouldn't know the difference if you walked it in the park or a swewage plant-they are dogs, not human beings. I know you'll disagree but my opinion is still valid despite our disagreement. I had to say that because I, as a result of the opinions I have on this subject have been likened to the most hideous members of the Nazi government in WW 11.

Posted by: Hal Jenning at November 15, 2005 9:37 PM

Mr. Dog Hater: your comment is flat out disgusting.
BL

Posted by: BL Ochman at November 15, 2005 11:39 PM

BL: You and I are in complete agreement here. And you and Sam were lucky to have each other. He was a special one for sure.

Posted by: Donna Tocci at November 16, 2005 10:11 AM

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