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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Ace: [QB] The original 1993 plot was to cause one tower to fall into the other; however, the terrorists had underestimated the strength of the twin towers, which were designed to withstand up to hurricane-force winds. In the 9/11 plot, Osama bin Laden states on the video released a few years ago by the US government that his plan was that the top floors would collapse, and he did not expect the total destruction (or "success" as he called it) of the center. Like it or not, any American icon can be a target, whether tall or short. Though the towers were 110 stories tall, the other target, the Pentagon, is only 5 stories tall. As for the new "phallus" being built, it's more a half-hearted attempt, as you'll note that after the 70th floor or so, it'll just be open structure (by comparison, the Chrysler Building is 77 stories tall). It's interesting to note that most people seem not to have a problem with the fact that they rebuilt the Pentagon, and people now work where 189 people (including 5 children on board the plane) lost their lives. What makes one place where people died more sacred than another? When is it right to rebuild, and when is it not? [/QB][/QUOTE]
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