911 first responders not invited to memorial

bump LonnaNJ and Copper380. It stings to read it, but it's true. You can't criticize all responders all the time no matter what, then shrug off the low morale. You're either working to make our town's safer, or you're not. You're either working to improve performance and accountability in your town and department, or you're not. If the pols we're putting in want to grandstand in front of the cameras when they should be helping emergency responders, then perhaps we need to think about cleaning house in November.

As for the sheepdog analogy, hmmm... I'm not sure I like the description of Americans as sheep, as some prefer to be. Land of the free, home of the brave.

Big Bump Copper380
The sheepdog is expected to guard the flock, and doesn't expect to be "treat trained" for doing so, he knows his place, his duties. However, The occassional "good boy" head pat of Recognition makes the sheepdog feel Prideful and makes him feel honored to do his job. September 11th Sheepdogs and Sheep alike went way beyond the call of duty, many died in the process. I can't think of one good reason the sheepdogs should be leashed, they should be thrown a bone, and have a chance to congregate and mourn with the rest of the flock. 10 years to plan this memorial, and the results closely resemble an unorganized preschool graduation.

Before this turns into a parade of political finger pointing,grunting, shots fired and begins to sway left to right then starts to morph into an Obama's only really there to buy a bean pie conspiracy theory, I would like to say a little something about the organization that actually did plan this event, they suck. They had 10 YEAR window of time to orchestrate a way better Event/Memorial. Seems it's easier to formulate a plan to accommodate over 1 million people that pack into time $quare, and Patronize the City for hours. hmmm, it almost sounds to me like it's money over morals, or a big security risk. as for a security risk, My New Yorkers really aren't that scared, just more cautious. East Coasters refuse to let the terrorist obtain there goal. I think the only one who should be scared is the Officials that said the air quality was ok, keep working. That myth was debunked very expeditiously by the USCDC, before the "it's Ok" announcement and most of the city officials knew it. Hmmmm... Some first responders, LE, FD, Civilian volunteers, SAR K9's that didn't die, are living day to day with ailments such as Cancer, lung disease, serious respiratory problems that were linked to the cocktail of toxins in the WTC dust and air. Medical examiners proved this by doing autopsy's of the responders that died after being over exposed to the site. Tower 1 & 2 and the other collapsed buildings made most turn away in disbelief upon seeing the devestation, the pictures of the missing, the makeshift graves, but it didn't stop These men and women. They deserve HELLA better for their Brave Heroic efforts, they deserve to be A BIG PART in this, not denied of having a proper visit with the families of the victims as some still seek comfort, closure by meeting the responders. This is Unbelievable! God Bless our first responders, this story is unbelievable.

Survivors and family members weren't invited, either. We should stage our own event for friends and family of those who lost their lives.

Unbelievable....

BIGGEST BUNCH OF CRAP !!! WRONG IN SO MANY WAYS

This is just plain wrong !