Tearing Down Alcatraz? - Freeze-Frame Radio

garougal · Cleverly Disguised As A Responsible Adult

Tearing Down Alcatraz?

ghostdancer · Ghost In The Machine

I watched the two video links in the article, and I'm a little confused. Do they want to turn it into a dome that shows laser light shows set to music?? Or did I miss something when reading about it?

garougal · Cleverly Disguised As A Responsible Adult

That's what I gathered from it ,too, Sandy. Some type of peaceful entertainment venue, from the sounds of it.

ghostdancer · Ghost In The Machine

While I'm all for music venues, I don't know if tearing down Alcatraz and building this in it's place is such a good idea. Alcatraz is famous and is filled with tons of history that tour guides share with the visitors. Sometimes I think they get rid of too many historical things in an effort to modernize or improve a city or place.

garougal · Cleverly Disguised As A Responsible Adult

I feel similarly, Sandy. It is history, and something from which we can learn. I don't see why demolishing it will make a difference in the peace movement, but maybe I'm missing something.