Poems, Bible Passages And Speeches: What Elected Officials Chose To Read At 9/11 Anniversary

The New York Observer:

One of the things Mayor Michael Bloomberg insisted on for the 10th anniversary of 9/11 was no speeches, at least not from the elected officials who would take turns at the lectern following the six moments of silence throughout the morning--one for each of the four plane strikes, one for the collapse of each World Trade Center tower.

While the mayor's decision was controversial (New Jersey Governor Chris Christie was none too happy about his soliloquy), the selections proved rather telling, especially since the mayor also banned religious leaders from speaking at the event. This meant that the only prayers said were those of the president and the mayor's predecessor.

Read the whole story: The New York Observer

Comments

[dbrett480]

03:22 PM on 09/17/2011

The NJ governor had every right to complain. The first person to die on 9/11 was a chaplain. To prohibit these people from participating at the memorial is insane and incredibly insulting.

[RedDogBear]

10:12 AM on 09/13/2011

Has anyone ever seen Chris Christie and Chaz Bono in the same room together?

[Robert Brooks]

09:11 PM on 09/12/2011

I would cook Gov. Christie a cheese burger any day. I love the mans take no bs attitude and would join his campaign in 2 seconds.

[dapalmlv]

09:09 PM on 09/12/2011

WHAT A MASSIVE HEAD ON HIM!