The twin towers were built in the 60’s, a time of upheaval and doubt in the American psyche. When they rose above New York it was a testament to the populace of the nation that their country still had the capacity to inspire them… to cradle them… to define them.
The times we live in today are closely paralleled with that decade. We all worry over the future of our nation. Building a single tower where there once were two is unfortunate, but bluntly fortifying it is a travesty.
Put back what once was ours to begin with. We do not want nor need half of a tower we want OUR Twin Towers back, that is all there is to it, we the people are supposed to tell you what to do, not you tell us. Remember that in November. aho.
I will never forget I was sitting in math class and the principal told all of the teachers to turn the t.v’s on. The whole class room froze in speechlessness. No one said anything and a few people even cried. I was so upset to think that that kind of thing was really happening live on the t.v. That was a sad sad day at school. I will NEVER FORGET.
Shove the terrorist message sent on September 11th, 2001 right back in their face. Rebuild our beloved Twin Towers, bigger and stronger than before. And show them that we will not show fear in the face terrorist thugs.
There are so many things that can be said about the twin towers, but I’ll keep it short and simple. It’s what the people want. It’s more cost effective. I don’t know, 2 + 2 = what?
To build anything other than the Towers as they were sends a message to supporters and those responsible for the attacks that they have to power to change who and what were are in here America. It is no insult to those who died and their survivors! It says defiantly that we are stronger than terrorists. You can knock us (Americans) down but we will always rise up again and survive–better, resilient, and indomitable!
Build them. Build them again. Build them strong and tall and proud. Build them in honor of the fallen. It a question of national pride. Nothing can restore New York’s skyline unless the Towers are rebuilt.
With the same speed and diligence as the initial rescue operation on 9/11, and subsequent site clearing operations, the Twin Towers should have been rebuilt exactly as before. The Federal government ought to have gotten involved and pushed this project through with 24hr construction till its completion. With the hundreds of billions they’ve spent in bailouts and programs in recent years, we can’t spare a couple billion to rectify this national disgrace? Absolutely pathetic!
Osama Bin Laden said it best when he stated that the foundation of all that is American died when the Twin Towers fell. Those towers are a symbol of America. By not building them back, we, as Americans are giving into the terrorist. Building them back taller and stronger only tells them that no matter what they do to us, we will come back stronger than ever…BRING BACK THE TWIN TOWERS!! PLEASE!!! Lets show those terrorist what America is made of!! God Bless AMERICA!!
Its been nearly ten years since that tragic day. I was just twelve at the time and as watched every year go by the more i thought that there would be nothing built at the site. And after years viewing awful looking planed designs i saw this one it was one that i loved the most. And i always had a feeling that this one would be the winner regardless of what others said. Lets all come together like we did on that day and rebuild what was taken from all of us that day, ONE FLOOR AT A TIME.
This is by far the best design and best tribute/memorial that could be built. These towers were taken away from us and we need to rebuild them in their likeness. No tribute could be greater.
It has been over 8 years since that tragic day and we still don’t have anything done besides tower 7. I am all in for the rebuilding of the Twin Towers! Long Live Twin Towers II
I’m a born and raised Texan and I’ve always admired the architecture of many of our cities including Manhattan, Chicago, Houston and my own backyard of Dallas.
Before the towers were destroyed I always took pride in the fact that they were so unique and they were ours. The day they fell was surreal cause it really felt like somebody had stolen a piece of America from us. I’ve always supported the idea of rebuilding the steel twins the way they were, if not taller. Please Rebuild them.
Since the debate began on what to do with the WTC site, I have never been satisfied with the current proposal of the Freedom Tower. Why would we not re-build the twin towers? Give NYC its skyline back. Give America its towering symbols of freedom. God Bless America!
I and EVERYONE I know want the Twin Towers back, not the monstrosity that’s currently under construction. By rebuilding the new towers in the originals’ image it would be a symbol of America’s resolve and defiance to those who brought them down and to those who would plan another attack like this…
What better statement to those that support and perpetuate hatred against our country and way of life than to rebuild what was lost, and to do it more grand, bigger, and more beautiful than before.
Ever since I was a little boy, I’ve always wanted to visit New York because of the World Trade Center that once stood at the southern end of downtown Manhattan. Replacing that ground with the Freedom Tower is not only immoral but weak to our nation. We cannot allow the middle east their victory over us. Bring our towers back!
We need the towers back! its finally starting to hit home that they are gone, the originals. i miss gazing up in wonder at them or riding the elavators. they have to come back, its not the same without them. they symbolized the democratic free world.
I remember the towers when they were being built and when they were completed. They were something to behold! How many of you search for them in movies shot in New York before 9/11? What is planned to be put in their place is an insult! Rebuild the Towers!
For those of us who have seen the movie Click, seeing two freedom towers built side by side made me feel pure inside. It felt right, and looked like a good memorial and triumph over 9/11. A true mark of victory is to add another mark of victory. Show the terrorist that they didn’t bring us down, but made us stronger.
I can’t believe this is even an issue. It should have been right from the start to re-build both towers bigger, safer, and as quickly as possible. I’m a New Yorker living in Fl now and it’s a sad to see the stumblin’ and bumblin’ that is going on. Build it right or don’t bother.
I think the main reason people want a ttii over the freedom tower is because the ttii is bigger. we are American, bigger is better. but, if they cant even fund the freedom tower, how the heck are they gonna build two largest buildings in the world, and a monument, and everything.. anyways im all for it, i do believe the freedom tower is week sauce so good luck with your petition.
TTA Note: That is the beauty of the “Twin Towers II” plan — it is far more economical to build one uniform tower twice than all of the unique floorplates in the current plan. There are many reasons why people prefer the Twin Towers over the current plan but the Freedom Tower and the Twin Towers are essentially the same height — although the spire on “Twin Towers II” will have a staircase within, while the decorative antenna on the Freedom Tower is just a dishonest way of jacking up the height.
An overwhelming 92% of people polled voted to rebuild the twin towers. Financially it is much more economical, safer, and overall a better thing. If it isn’t rebuilt, it would be a disservice to all people especially the young children who were of school age and younger and are now unable to see the majesty of the towers. My sister was a baby and i want her to be able to see the towers. Think of the families, please.
I was 10 when the towers collapsed. I’m 19 now and the towers are only memories in movies, photos, and sadly, video of 9/11. Not rebuilding them means that we are still afraid. We are not. Rebuild them and show that we are strong just as many heroes were that day.
The Twin Towers were my favorites. I want them to be rebuilt. Because I never thought that on September 10 2001 would be the last time I saw them in my life.
The Freedom Tower is nothing other then a victory trophy for Al Qaeda. I would love to see the towers built bigger and better than ever to show our defiance against terrorism. I was never able to visit those beautiful buildings, but someday I hope to visit the Twin Towers, not the freedom tower.
I was born in New Haven, Conn. in 1947, I’ve been in the Empire State Building a few times but never in either Twin Towers, but every time I went into New York City the first thing I saw was the Twin Towers, you can’t help it, it was the mascot, it was the Greeting to New York City.
Make these new Twin Towers even bigger and better!!!
William Ambrogio 3/25/2010
There’s only one profile that would fit the Manhattan Skyline. And that is the glorious silhouette of the beloved Twin Towers. Nothing else would do.
The twin towers were built in the 60’s, a time of upheaval and doubt in the American psyche. When they rose above New York it was a testament to the populace of the nation that their country still had the capacity to inspire them… to cradle them… to define them.
The times we live in today are closely paralleled with that decade. We all worry over the future of our nation. Building a single tower where there once were two is unfortunate, but bluntly fortifying it is a travesty.
Put back what once was ours to begin with. We do not want nor need half of a tower we want OUR Twin Towers back, that is all there is to it, we the people are supposed to tell you what to do, not you tell us. Remember that in November. aho.
I will never forget I was sitting in math class and the principal told all of the teachers to turn the t.v’s on. The whole class room froze in speechlessness. No one said anything and a few people even cried. I was so upset to think that that kind of thing was really happening live on the t.v. That was a sad sad day at school. I will NEVER FORGET.
Shove the terrorist message sent on September 11th, 2001 right back in their face. Rebuild our beloved Twin Towers, bigger and stronger than before. And show them that we will not show fear in the face terrorist thugs.
I could go on forever about how the Twin Towers just HAVE to be rebuilt. There are many quotes to describe it:
“If the Statue of Liberty is destroyed, you don’t replace it with the Eiffel Tower.” – Donald Trump
“When the blood of Americans is stirred, there is nothing that we cannot achieve” – Kenneth Gardner
“Dream no small dreams.” – Austin J. Tobin
If I could, I’d write a huge speech about how awesome those towers are. But I’ll only say this:
Rebuild what we lost.
There are so many things that can be said about the twin towers, but I’ll keep it short and simple. It’s what the people want. It’s more cost effective. I don’t know, 2 + 2 = what?
To build anything other than the Towers as they were sends a message to supporters and those responsible for the attacks that they have to power to change who and what were are in here America. It is no insult to those who died and their survivors! It says defiantly that we are stronger than terrorists. You can knock us (Americans) down but we will always rise up again and survive–better, resilient, and indomitable!
Build them. Build them again. Build them strong and tall and proud. Build them in honor of the fallen. It a question of national pride. Nothing can restore New York’s skyline unless the Towers are rebuilt.
With the same speed and diligence as the initial rescue operation on 9/11, and subsequent site clearing operations, the Twin Towers should have been rebuilt exactly as before. The Federal government ought to have gotten involved and pushed this project through with 24hr construction till its completion. With the hundreds of billions they’ve spent in bailouts and programs in recent years, we can’t spare a couple billion to rectify this national disgrace? Absolutely pathetic!
We got to get going here the freedom tower complex is rising up faster and we cannot let that happen!
Love the idea of building the Towers again!! What is going on now is a disgrace!
Build other than the twin towers, give into the terrorists attack.
Osama Bin Laden said it best when he stated that the foundation of all that is American died when the Twin Towers fell. Those towers are a symbol of America. By not building them back, we, as Americans are giving into the terrorist. Building them back taller and stronger only tells them that no matter what they do to us, we will come back stronger than ever…BRING BACK THE TWIN TOWERS!! PLEASE!!! Lets show those terrorist what America is made of!! God Bless AMERICA!!
Its been nearly ten years since that tragic day. I was just twelve at the time and as watched every year go by the more i thought that there would be nothing built at the site. And after years viewing awful looking planed designs i saw this one it was one that i loved the most. And i always had a feeling that this one would be the winner regardless of what others said. Lets all come together like we did on that day and rebuild what was taken from all of us that day, ONE FLOOR AT A TIME.
This is by far the best design and best tribute/memorial that could be built. These towers were taken away from us and we need to rebuild them in their likeness. No tribute could be greater.
Just rebuild the damn towers already, bigger and better. That ought to be the best tribute and show of strength!
It has been over 8 years since that tragic day and we still don’t have anything done besides tower 7. I am all in for the rebuilding of the Twin Towers! Long Live Twin Towers II
I’m a born and raised Texan and I’ve always admired the architecture of many of our cities including Manhattan, Chicago, Houston and my own backyard of Dallas.
Before the towers were destroyed I always took pride in the fact that they were so unique and they were ours. The day they fell was surreal cause it really felt like somebody had stolen a piece of America from us. I’ve always supported the idea of rebuilding the steel twins the way they were, if not taller. Please Rebuild them.
Since the debate began on what to do with the WTC site, I have never been satisfied with the current proposal of the Freedom Tower. Why would we not re-build the twin towers? Give NYC its skyline back. Give America its towering symbols of freedom. God Bless America!
I and EVERYONE I know want the Twin Towers back, not the monstrosity that’s currently under construction. By rebuilding the new towers in the originals’ image it would be a symbol of America’s resolve and defiance to those who brought them down and to those who would plan another attack like this…
What better statement to those that support and perpetuate hatred against our country and way of life than to rebuild what was lost, and to do it more grand, bigger, and more beautiful than before.
Ever since I was a little boy, I’ve always wanted to visit New York because of the World Trade Center that once stood at the southern end of downtown Manhattan. Replacing that ground with the Freedom Tower is not only immoral but weak to our nation. We cannot allow the middle east their victory over us. Bring our towers back!
We need the towers back! its finally starting to hit home that they are gone, the originals. i miss gazing up in wonder at them or riding the elavators. they have to come back, its not the same without them. they symbolized the democratic free world.
I remember the towers when they were being built and when they were completed. They were something to behold! How many of you search for them in movies shot in New York before 9/11? What is planned to be put in their place is an insult! Rebuild the Towers!
what else can i do to help this cause
The enemy can only win if we lose our defiance against injustice.
For those of us who have seen the movie Click, seeing two freedom towers built side by side made me feel pure inside. It felt right, and looked like a good memorial and triumph over 9/11. A true mark of victory is to add another mark of victory. Show the terrorist that they didn’t bring us down, but made us stronger.
I can’t believe this is even an issue. It should have been right from the start to re-build both towers bigger, safer, and as quickly as possible. I’m a New Yorker living in Fl now and it’s a sad to see the stumblin’ and bumblin’ that is going on. Build it right or don’t bother.
Rebuilding the twin towres is a great idea because it shows the strength of america. It shows that when we get knocked down we can get right back up.
I think the main reason people want a ttii over the freedom tower is because the ttii is bigger. we are American, bigger is better. but, if they cant even fund the freedom tower, how the heck are they gonna build two largest buildings in the world, and a monument, and everything.. anyways im all for it, i do believe the freedom tower is week sauce so good luck with your petition.
TTA Note: That is the beauty of the “Twin Towers II” plan — it is far more economical to build one uniform tower twice than all of the unique floorplates in the current plan. There are many reasons why people prefer the Twin Towers over the current plan but the Freedom Tower and the Twin Towers are essentially the same height — although the spire on “Twin Towers II” will have a staircase within, while the decorative antenna on the Freedom Tower is just a dishonest way of jacking up the height.
An overwhelming 92% of people polled voted to rebuild the twin towers. Financially it is much more economical, safer, and overall a better thing. If it isn’t rebuilt, it would be a disservice to all people especially the young children who were of school age and younger and are now unable to see the majesty of the towers. My sister was a baby and i want her to be able to see the towers. Think of the families, please.
I was 10 when the towers collapsed. I’m 19 now and the towers are only memories in movies, photos, and sadly, video of 9/11. Not rebuilding them means that we are still afraid. We are not. Rebuild them and show that we are strong just as many heroes were that day.
The Twin Towers were my favorites. I want them to be rebuilt. Because I never thought that on September 10 2001 would be the last time I saw them in my life.
The Freedom Tower is nothing other then a victory trophy for Al Qaeda. I would love to see the towers built bigger and better than ever to show our defiance against terrorism. I was never able to visit those beautiful buildings, but someday I hope to visit the Twin Towers, not the freedom tower.
I was born in New Haven, Conn. in 1947, I’ve been in the Empire State Building a few times but never in either Twin Towers, but every time I went into New York City the first thing I saw was the Twin Towers, you can’t help it, it was the mascot, it was the Greeting to New York City.
Make these new Twin Towers even bigger and better!!!
William Ambrogio 3/25/2010
This plan is elegant and intelligent.