Does anyone else think America's obsession with the ouchy-feely dare-not-offend-anyone mentality has gone too far? It's bad enough that some groups are trying to remove images of the Twin Towers from pre-2001 movies and television shows. Yes, 0911 was a travesty, and like many people, I cried in its aftermath -- but instead of directly confronting their grief, these folks want to stay in denial by altering reality to blot this event out of their minds and our history and cultural conciousness.
WTFO? -rick Infowarrior.org LOS ANGELES (AP) - The "Twilight Zone Tower of Terror" float in Thursday's Rose Parade was designed to advertise a Disney thrill ride. But the name evokes grim memories for some people who lost loved ones in the terror attacks on the twin towers of the World Trade Center. < snip > Upon hearing a description of Disney's float, Regenhard said it might be "trivializing injury and possible death." "I'd much rather see something that's positive and would give a good feeling to the American public ... connected to our history or honoring our armed forces," she said. Bill Doyle, a resident of New York City, doesn't object to the float. But merely hearing the word "tower" reminds him of the Sept. 11, 2001, tragedy that claimed the life of his son Joseph. < snip > It's patterned after a ride that opened in 1994 at Disney MGM Studios in Florida and has become one of its most popular attractions. A similar ride opens May 4 at the California Adventure park in Anaheim, which has struggled with attendance since opening in 2001. Article: http://www.sacbee.com/state_wire/story/8024714p-8960752c.html -- You are a subscribed member of the infowarrior list. Visit www.infowarrior.org for list information or to unsubscribe. This message may be redistributed freely in its entirety. Any and all copyrights appearing in list messages are maintained by their respective owners.
