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USAcommitteeX · 09-10-04, 05:55 PM

As hard as it may be to believe, the 9/11 memorial placed on campus here at UT Tuesday night has been vandalized.

Apparently, some cowardly and despicable individuals snuck onto the amphitheater Wednesday night and removed all 3,000 flags. They moved them to Humanities Plaza (about 100 yards away) and replanted them, spelling out "The World Suffers." They also chalked various antiwar and anti-Bush slogans on the buildings and on the pavement - in direct violation of University rules.

Fortunately, we were on top of this by 8 am. We quickly washed away the libelous cliches, and returned the flags to where they belong. The memorial stands again, despite the wishes of these idiots.

This is quite disturbing for many reasons. First of all, the memorial was a nonpartisan one - the College Democrats were invited to attend. People of all political persuasions were involved. It had nothing to do with the Iraq war. Yet apparently in this world of rabid antiwar sentiment, even a 9/11 memorial can be considered offensive by certain activists.

Secondly, the cowardice of those responsible is also telling. Why, pray tell, did they not do this during the day? Were they ashamed to be seen? Or were they simply cowards?

Finally, how could someone be so callous as to remove this? 3,000 flags were involved. Every one was taken out of the ground, moved about 100 yards, and planted in the ground again. This was not something that was done in five minutes. These people obviously put a lot of efforts into their vandalism. What message does the fact that they are willing to do this send to the families of those who died on September 11, 2001? Whose side are these people on?

question · 09-10-04, 06:51 PM

Nothing worse than good intentions gone bad.

09-10-04, 06:53 PM

Fucking lame.

Ash · 09-10-04, 07:35 PM

weaksauce.

Keith P · 09-11-04, 02:54 AM

anything released by the campus about the incident yet?

reddaisy6 · 09-11-04, 03:03 AM

It sounds to me like the work of some spoiled rich frat boys or a pack of debate girls who just "Aim to be so different I'm coollllllll".

Val · 09-11-04, 04:07 AM

I'd jack the fucking hell out of their college loan interest rates, after all you can only deflate someones ego for so long, and those loans take soooo long to pay back... Hit'em in the wallet

Oh an on a sidenote so as to not thread-jack.. Thats just disrespectful and I sincerely wish that those responsible are paraded amongst their fellow schoolmates to bask in the worst form of humility than hazing can only dream of... And That is Jesters malevolent opinion of the day

Krash · 09-11-04, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by USAcommitteeX

..apparently in this world of rabid antiwar sentiment...

I'm sorry, is that a bad thing? I'm confused.

09-11-04, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krash

I'm sorry, is that a bad thing? I'm confused.

Exactly. Where as I do not agree with the way they decided to get their message across, I agree with their views.

deejay_drew · 09-11-04, 11:52 AM

it was a major fumble to defile a memorial that honors our murdered, fellow americans....i'm not pro-war either, but i can think of much less offensive ways to get the public's attention.

Krash · 09-11-04, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deejay_drew

it was a major fumble to defile a memorial that honors our murdered, fellow americans....i'm not pro-war either, but i can think of much less offensive ways to get the public's attention.

It made the news, it had the desired effect, job done.

Since when does "non-offensive" ever get publicity?

Jimbo · 09-11-04, 01:31 PM

I confused about this too. Obviously they completed their mission under dark rather than in broad daylight so there would be a big surprise in the morning. Nice going. I think its more important to contemplate the 3,000 people who died on 9/11 and the thousands more innocents die in Iraq everday), than the transplanted 3,000 flags and "libelous" chalk on the ground.

09-10-04, 05:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
USAcommitteeX Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 1,219	9/11 Memorial Vandalized As hard as it may be to believe, the 9/11 memorial placed on campus here at UT Tuesday night has been vandalized. Apparently, some cowardly and despicable individuals snuck onto the amphitheater Wednesday night and removed all 3,000 flags. They moved them to Humanities Plaza (about 100 yards away) and replanted them, spelling out "The World Suffers." They also chalked various antiwar and anti-Bush slogans on the buildings and on the pavement - in direct violation of University rules. Fortunately, we were on top of this by 8 am. We quickly washed away the libelous cliches, and returned the flags to where they belong. The memorial stands again, despite the wishes of these idiots. This is quite disturbing for many reasons. First of all, the memorial was a nonpartisan one - the College Democrats were invited to attend. People of all political persuasions were involved. It had nothing to do with the Iraq war. Yet apparently in this world of rabid antiwar sentiment, even a 9/11 memorial can be considered offensive by certain activists. Secondly, the cowardice of those responsible is also telling. Why, pray tell, did they not do this during the day? Were they ashamed to be seen? Or were they simply cowards? Finally, how could someone be so callous as to remove this? 3,000 flags were involved. Every one was taken out of the ground, moved about 100 yards, and planted in the ground again. This was not something that was done in five minutes. These people obviously put a lot of efforts into their vandalism. What message does the fact that they are willing to do this send to the families of those who died on September 11, 2001? Whose side are these people on?

09-10-04, 06:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
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09-10-04, 06:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
-m- Guest Posts: n/a	Fucking lame.

09-11-04, 04:07 AM	#7 (permalink)
Val Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Funkytown/Ag Town! Posts: 312	I'd jack the fucking hell out of their college loan interest rates, after all you can only deflate someones ego for so long, and those loans take soooo long to pay back... Hit'em in the wallet Oh an on a sidenote so as to not thread-jack.. Thats just disrespectful and I sincerely wish that those responsible are paraded amongst their fellow schoolmates to bask in the worst form of humility than hazing can only dream of... And That is Jesters malevolent opinion of the day

09-11-04, 11:52 AM	#10 (permalink)
deejay_drew Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Royse City Posts: 4,088	it was a major fumble to defile a memorial that honors our murdered, fellow americans....i'm not pro-war either, but i can think of much less offensive ways to get the public's attention. __________________ 1404 X-Perience - R.I.P. JoeySkillz 10/31/09 Abstrakt Noshunz Recordings Robotix Productions Upcoming Events: Cold kickin' it live from the crizznib Coming Soon: Texas Hardstyle Hitterz, Vol. 3 DJ Drew MySpace Page Texas Hardstyle Hitterz MySpace Artist Page email djdrewmorrison@yahoo.com for booking

09-11-04, 01:31 PM	#12 (permalink)
Jimbo Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 109	I confused about this too. Obviously they completed their mission under dark rather than in broad daylight so there would be a big surprise in the morning. Nice going. I think its more important to contemplate the 3,000 people who died on 9/11 and the thousands more innocents die in Iraq everday), than the transplanted 3,000 flags and "libelous" chalk on the ground.

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