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zimv20
May 24, 2004, 06:13 PM
good idea, should have been done a year ago. as i suggested when i first heard the US troops were using it as a prison.


Neserk
May 24, 2004, 07:30 PM
*someone forgot a link, I think*
numediaman
May 24, 2004, 07:51 PM
Yeah, the Prez announced it during his speech (actually, it wasn't a speech, but a 40 minute news update).

Bush is so proud: he has promised to build a big new maximum security prison to house Iraqis, then he will tear down Abu Ghraib (which Bush pronounced three different ways during the speech -- quite hilarious).

Finally, America will bring to Iraq our one true contribution to architecture: the maximum security prison. Kinda makes you proud to be an American, don't it?
Neserk
May 24, 2004, 07:53 PM
:rolleyes:
zimv20
May 24, 2004, 09:22 PM
*someone forgot a link, I think*
at the time, there was no link to be, errr...., linked
Neserk
May 24, 2004, 09:49 PM
at the time, there was no link to be, errr...., linked

I figured that out when, ummm, whathisname, told me why you posted what you did :D Thanks!
miloblithe
May 24, 2004, 10:43 PM
What a great idea. Let's tear down one set of buildings and then build a new set of buildings to do the same job.

I understand that the symbolism is important, but it's also wasteful and expensive.

It's also washing our hands of our own crimes. "Let's tear this sucker down so that Iraqis never build a 'Museum of American War Crimes' here."
Neserk
May 24, 2004, 10:59 PM
"Let's tear this sucker down so that Iraqis never build a 'Museum of American War Crimes' here."

:eek:
skunk
May 25, 2004, 03:06 AM
:eek:
The Brits suggested this right at the start, but the US knew better,
blackfox
May 25, 2004, 02:37 PM
I think a large waterpark or disneyland should be built in its' place...hearts and minds remember? Cotton-candy, rollercoasters, log rides...
pseudobrit
May 25, 2004, 04:26 PM
log rides...

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blackfox
May 25, 2004, 05:17 PM
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It was an attempt at levity...perhaps ill-advised...that is all.
skunk
May 25, 2004, 05:51 PM
The Hanging Gardens?:p
(sorry about that :o )

But, seriously, they should create a place of Peace, Reflection and Reconciliation: definitely a garden, with pools and benches and a memorial to all victims of tyranny. There should be a competition started now for designs, open to Iraqis only.