The world was robbed of the 21st-century Twin Towers most of us always wanted.
Click above for more comments that rebuke the cynicism that tried to replace the Twin Towers and failed.
Please Note: This petition is meant to provide a forum for this subject alone. It is a petition, not a bulletin board. We will not sanitize controversial remarks if the comments are primarily in support of the petition’s purpose. But off-topic remarks are subject to removal on a case-by-case basis to keep the focus where it belongs. Thank you.
Important Mention: Those who read back over the comments will find that from time to time we have highlighted excerpts to help those who only have time to skim a page get a sense of what people are thinking and feeling. We rarely do that now and it was never a methodical effort, but just a window on public opinion regarding this monumentally important issue. The important thing to know is that no comment matters more than any other. Each one is valued and helps make the case that the public was sidelined on something that mattered so much.
TTA Note: Occasionally a current signature will disappear. When that happens it is because someone who has already signed the petition signs a second time and when the second signature is validated the two are automatically merged and appear in the original chronology. If someone leaves a second signature and comment, it automatically overwrites the earlier placement when the validation link is activated. If it isn’t activated, or it is made using a different email address, there will be duplicate signatures. When we recognize that someone has signed before, we will delete the earlier entry and, if it was verified, verify the new one, since the clear intention is to make the new comment visible. We may decide to manually include the earlier comment at the end of the current message.
Regarding anonymous signatures: Taking a stand using one’s full name is always preferred, but when a name is withheld, the signature and sentiments are still of value. In every case, we have an email address that corresponds with the entry and is kept private.
* Indicates that the signer has not yet activated the validation link, often due to spamblocking software. They are included out of respect for the sincerity of the comments.
I believe that building twin towers in the spirit of the World Trade Center would be a very strong symbolic message that in spite of the attack on our country and the murder of thousands of people by terrorists who have no regard for life they will in the end have only accomplished in making us stronger and more secure and we can show that we are not afraid, and we will not live in fear of them. Their destruction will only be temporary, only to see us rebuild, stronger and greater then before.
We should rebuild the towers because if we dont do anything about terrorism, it will continue and america will perish.
.
I have loved NYC since I was a child, I have never visited, but I plan to move and make it my home some day. The loss of the towers was devastating, and I still cry to this day. Not rebuilding them would be a loss to such a great city, and of it's people. Letting the towers fall and not stand back up again is just awful, and it's sad to see that some people are letting the tragedy of that event teach nothing about pride and respect. Raise the towers and show these monsters haven't won.
There is no question in my mind that rebuilding the towers is the appropriate thing to do. Add a memorial as well - but put those towers back up. That is the American spirit that many (hopefully most) of us would like to see displayed for the world - and especially the terrorists - to see.
Rebuild with 21st century upgrades. Better, Stronger, Environmentally Friendly.
the twin towers should be rebuilt. I saw what happen that day on tv and we cant leave the skyline of manhattan to terrorists. we have to fight back. rebuild what they took. if the towers are rebuilt the families will be happier. they dont want the freedom tower. we want what we lost. freedom we cant lose. we have to rebuild so everbody we lost could rest in peace.
The best way to show that terrorists are nothing but bullies and cold-blooded murderers would be to rebuild the Towers bigger and better than ever! Let us never cave in to their attempts to intimidate us and take away our freedoms!!
I remember coming to NYC in my early 20's and whenever I would land at Newark and take the shuttle to the Port Authority, the excitement would always heighten when I caught a glimpse of the towers in the distance. It represented something larger than life and that you were a part of something really dynamic and special. They weren't just buildings, they were a peice of iconagraphy representing success for Americans. I can think of no greater tribute, than to rebuild them as they were.
bring back the twins!
I have never been to New York but I wish the Twin Towers were still there, I was 7 when it happened and I didn't even know what they were, I can remember being told. As I grew up it had a great effect on me and touched me so much. New York will not be the same without them! It would be amazing to see them back! Building just a memorial would be like giving a trophy to those terrorists, saying well done, you've won. Bring them back!
I don't live in the USA but I would love to go to New York to see the twin towers rise up above the skyline again, I am totally for TT2 and totally against the Freedom Tower, if the Twin Towers are rebuilt, it will show the terrorists that they can't win.
Rebuild to regain the spirit of how things were before the terror.
When I see this Freedom Tower I only see another icon, but when I see the plans to rebuild the twin towers I see an icon that represents hope. The freedom tower plan has been a disaster. Completion dates constantly backed later and later, there are too many design issues, the cost to build it is unbelievable, it is smaller than the originals suggesting submission. The only true solution is to rebuild the Twin towers again, truly better in every way.
Rebuild the twins, just in order to remind! we need it! rebuild the skyline of NYC!
The twin towers should be rebuilt!! It's pretty sad that these disgusting politicians don't seem to care we the tax payers want the towers built! So do us a favor and cancel the "WEAK Tower" and rebuild the damn TWIN TOWERS!
America leaded by Barack Obama will be stronger so Twins should be rebuilt !!!
Everyone wants them back!!!
These iconic towers were more than buildings!!!
PLEASE REBUILD THEM AGAIN!!!
Rebuild the Towers exactly the way they stood in 2001. That would be the ultimate memorial to the many who died on that day. The cowards who did this to us should be denied the satisfaction of changing the skyline of New York forever. Every time I look at the NY skyline and see the void where the Towers were, I remember this cowardly attack. We should fix this and return the Towers to their glory. That would be a huge slap in the face for these idiot terrorists.
The Twin Towers must be rebuilt, this time even taller than the Sears Tower by at least 100', to show everyone in the world that they can never beat us, to make New York, New York again, and to show that all those innocent people did not die in vain, like the soldiers in Vietnam! God bless their souls. If these Towers are not rebuilt, I and the rest of the nation will be ashamed to call ourselves Americans. You might as well give the terrorist the keys to the White House. NOW GET IT DONE!!!
If we do not rebuild, then the terrorists have won. No greater memorial would stand to those who died, than to have the twin towers rebuilt in their honor.
I believe we should rebuild the towers and make them one floor taller to show the world and our enemies we will never give up and any attacks against us will make us stronger and fight harder. By not rebuilding them we are letting our enemies win. Let’s show the world what Americans are made of!!!!!!!!!!
The Twin Towers were not only two rectangular prisms at the tip of Manhattan, they were a symbol of strength and freedom for this country. What is the point of building a "junkyard" of closely accumulated buildings that have no symbolism towards the devastated of 9/11 or for the rest of us Americans? The people of New York City woke up every morning, expecting to see the pride and endurance of those two buildings taking up space, and they're expecting the same in the years to come.
TTA Note: This message was revised because the gentleman who left the comment asked us to make some changes to it.
Bring back the towers or leave it bare. Don't go soft America.
This is America where things are done BIG and BOLD! Freedom Tower is way too futuristic looking and does not blend in whatsoever with New York. In my personal opinion, Freedom Tower is a slap in the face to New York and America. Rebuild the twin towers and make them BIGGER than they every were.
Not rebuilding the Twin Towers would be a sign of defeat. I've seen videos advertising the Freedom Tower and they flat out say that they took our twin towers so let's build something smaller. I want New York to be New York again!
I was in the 4th grade when the towers fell. I was in NYC last year and the hole left in the skyline without the towers is horrifying. Put them back and tell Osama to kiss it!
i relly hate those people who did this to new york city i dont live in new york but i feel for everyone who had to suffer. peace out 😀 😀 😀
For the sake of those who lost their lives, we can not allow terroists to scar that site. Rebuilding will show we cannot be stopped.
If any other national monument in the world was destroyed it would be rebuilt. Come on NY get building, hold up that torch.
Why Get the Artists frustrated with this Freedom Tower. I was drawing a nice picture of Manhattan and the new WTC was all over the place, attenas and sharp pointy things?! I decided to draw a picture of the skyline from 1999 and was ABLE to because the Design Worked!
Why give them the satisfaction? Build it better than it was.
I'm really embarassed that the so-called "greatest nation on Earth" can't erase this physical scar (the hole in the ground) and rebuild the site! How are we supposed to convey our strength and resilience if it's taken this many years just to have a well-groomed hole in the ground? Enough! This is a lousy tribute to those who were taken away on that fateful day. If they're not going to get their acts together and build something, then fill the hole and plant trees as a memorial.
I am French and American, my dad use to work there as a trader. but we came back in france in 1999. My sister was studyin in NYC and was in the subway station when the Wtc collapsed she is ok.... I'm lucky...
Part of NYC spirit died with the towers, i used to live in NYC. GIVE THEM BACK. At a moment i thought i was the only one to think that twins should be rebuild. But now thank you for what your doing. i will never thank you enough.
you are my hero.
God bless AMERICA
I support Rebuilding!
We do not need to let these terrorists dictate on how we live our lives. We need to rebuild the towers to show the world for what we stand.
It should not be too late, rebuild the Twin Towers taller and stronger as a symbol of American strength, courage and resolve.