E - I certainly can't claim the idea as my own, nor do I think this model as a truly serious proposition. However, I do think it necessary that as a nation we rebuild the WTC (never mind that it was private property) as a show of American resolve.<P>Arkhunter - All I can say is that I hope you are wrong. Nothing personal, I just hope that you are wrong, and that we do rebuild. Sort of a "Damn the torpedoes!" approach. <P>Scott