Another Controversy for Sept.11 Museum

The National September 11 Memorial & Museum was honored with the Themed Entertainment Association’s “Extraordinary Cultural Achievement” award at a black-tie affair, sponsored by global consultancy firm AECOM, was held in the Grand Ballroom at the Disneyland Hotel. The tickets to the affair started at $520 for nonmembers. Some of the families of the people lost on 9/11 are angry and feel that this “honor” does not bring dignity and respect to the World Trade Center museum but rather lumps the solemn memorial in with amusement parks and for profit, money making places of entertainment. The 9/11 Museum was given the award along with Universal Studios Florida, Harry Potter exhibit. This isn't the first of the controversies, over what is considered respectful and appropriate in regards to this national landmark, that have arisen since the museum’s opening in May and it probably won’t be the last. No monetary benefit accompanied the award itself but I side with the families that are outraged over the idea of honoring the heroes of 9/11 by including their solemn memorial in an award ceremony with a bunch of amusement oriented theme parks. The museum did send a representative to accept the award.