Sent: Friday, October 19, 2001 12:13 PM
Subject: Re: [WTC artifact to be burned]


I said:
> >>>>We don't
> know what meanings may ultimately be attached to this flag in the future,
> but if we don't have it, then no meaning can possibly be drawn from it.
<<<<

Robin Panza said:
> By that reasoning, we need to preserve *all* the debris from the towers, a
> ridiculous and hopeless task.  What's been argued on this list is whether
> that flag has *more* meaning (as a potential museum artifact) than all the
> other bits of debris, such that it, and not other things, be preserved.

But I agree - It DOES have more meaning because it so poignantly expresses
the idea of "America Attacked." And no, it need not be saved instead of
anything else, but in addition; of course we don't need all the debris, but
a representative and meaningful sample is being collected, along with the
"missing" posters, shrines, and other artifacts. I do think the public's
interest in seeing and discussing and debating this object overrides the
American Legion's desire to treat it just like any other damaged flag.

Carol Ely
Museum Consultant
Louisville

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