http://www.bloggernews.net/18181 High-quality English language analysis and editorial writing on the news. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 02:35:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 http://www.bloggernews.net/18181#comment-63436 Rich Sat, 21 Jul 2007 19:01:47 +0000 http://www.bloggernews.net/18181#comment-63436 The crown should be reopened. Also, the torch should be reopened after over 90 years of being closed to the public. That attack in 1926 did no real damage to the statue, including the torch. Security concerns are certainly not unreasonable in this day and age. Conversely, has any real progress been made in reopening the entire monument to the public? I am afraid the answer is no. Apparently some foot dragging has taken place. If so, it must stop or the individuals who are responsible should be dismissed. The crown should be reopened. Also, the torch should be reopened after over 90 years of being closed to the public. That attack in 1926 did no real damage to the statue, including the torch. Security concerns are certainly not unreasonable in this day and age. Conversely, has any real progress been made in reopening the entire monument to the public? I am afraid the answer is no. Apparently some foot dragging has taken place. If so, it must stop or the individuals who are responsible should be dismissed.

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