An unexpected, touching ritual is being observed at the place in the 9/11 museum where placques mark the names of the fallen from that day. Loved ones are etching their thoughts on to the 152 plates containing the names of the victims. It's considered "vandalism" by the authorities but the police are refusing to act. This hasn't stopped museum officials from dispatching maintenance workers to cover over the heartfelt rememberances with black paint. New York Post: “Can you imagine the conflict a cop would feel about having to bust someone for leaving a personal message to honor a dead relative who was murdered at Ground Zero?” a law-enforcement source asked. A PA spokesman couldn’t provide exact numbers of scratchiti incidents at the site, but sources said they have encountered roughly 40 anguished messages scratched into the bronze name plates. “It happens, but not every day,” confirmed a groundskeeper who meticulously...(Read Full Post)