Independence Hall Battles Tyranny Of 9/11 Security
Philadelphia's Independence Hall stands as a symbol of liberty and the birthplace of the United States, but since 9/11 the security around it has crippled a section of Philadelphia.
"The Philadelphia Inquirer's architectural critic, Inga Saffron, describes the overzealous security measures taken around Independence Hall in Philadelphia. "Don't these park officials understand that Independence National Historical Park isn't Yellowstone, but a collection of buildings on a diverse urban street where people still live, work and shop? Cities like Philadelphia were risky, unpredictable places long before 9/11. That much remains the same...National Historical Park officials embraced an unusually heavy-handed strategy without making a case that it is effective."
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