Controversy over Ariz. Sept. 11 memorial rekindles

[The Straight Story]

Controversy over Ariz. Sept. 11 memorial rekindles


PHOENIX (AP) - Arizona's Sept. 11 commemorative memorial is again under fire at the State Capitol.

Legislation proposed for consideration by a Senate committee Tuesday would require removal of panels bearing 11 inscriptions that a supporter of the measure says are "offensive" and that detract from the memorial's purpose in honoring those killed and injured in the 2001 terror attacks.

Inscriptions that would be removed include ones that say "Foreign-born Americans afraid," "Must bomb back" and "You don't win battles of terrorism with more battles."

The state commission that chose the memorial's design replaced two other inscriptions several years ago in response to criticism.

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