 Saginaw  | 07 Jul 2009 11:38 a.m. PST |
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DontFearDareaper  | 07 Jul 2009 11:40 a.m. PST |
Thats too bad. I hope the family decides to open it up again. Dave |
| aecurtis | 07 Jul 2009 11:48 a.m. PST |
Went there once long ago. I don't think future generations will be missing much. It's not like anyone actually spilled blood there, for… whatever diverse and dubious motivations the Texians convinced themselves they had to fight for. The real thing is still there. You can go and worship at it. Or pee on it, if you prefer; just don't get caught. Allen |
John Leahy  | 07 Jul 2009 12:26 p.m. PST |
Allen, considering the number of men on both sides that died at the Alamo your comment about peeing on it is in extremely poor taste at best. Some jokes simply aren't funny. John |
| Steve Johnson | 07 Jul 2009 1:07 p.m. PST |
I think Allen is referring to some young drunk me who were caught peeing on the Alamo. They don't look too fondly on that in San Antonio. |
| jdginaz | 07 Jul 2009 1:21 p.m. PST |
"The movie inspired a generation of would-be cowboys…." Dumb statement in the article, not a lot of cowboys in "The Alamo". jdg |
| aecurtis | 07 Jul 2009 1:48 p.m. PST |
"Some young drunk" being Ozzy Osbourne, wearing one of Sharon's dresses. Not meant to be funny, just to point out that there are extremes of behavior regarding the site. Treating as a shrine is equally bizarre. Allen |
| Tom Bryant | 07 Jul 2009 1:58 p.m. PST |
Treating as a shrine is equally bizarre. Would treating it as hallowed ground suffice? |
| Jana Wang | 07 Jul 2009 2:28 p.m. PST |
It *is* a shrine today, to those who fell not only in that fight, but others across Texas. The freedoms bought with blood on our southern border came no less dear than the battles on the east coast against the British. |
| Shagnasty | 07 Jul 2009 2:55 p.m. PST |
AEC obviously has a very dim view of Texas and things Texan. Thanks to the folks who fought at the Alamo and many other places, we are all entitled to our opinions. As I've noted from posts and been told by a mutual acquaintance, AEC himself belongs in that company. Thank you sir. |
| Oppiedog | 07 Jul 2009 3:07 p.m. PST |
Shagnasty – You are being much kinder than would I – So I'll just shut up now … |
| Stosstruppen | 07 Jul 2009 9:18 p.m. PST |
Allens a crusty old fart from Maine…that pretty much sums it up… |
| Saginaw | 08 Jul 2009 4:03 a.m. PST |
I knew what Allen meant by his comment, so this Texan isn't offended, but I am offended by the many individuals who over the years have relieved themselves onto the Alamo, our state and national shrine to independence. Some claimed they were drunk, which may have been true, but others thought they could get away with it "just because". If the present justice system did not exist, we Texans would definitely put our Bowie knives to good use, and certain individuals would come away from the experience a few ounces lighter.  Back onto the original subject, my condolences to Mrs. Shahan's family. From the tone of their website, it would seem that the depressed economy is to blame. Still, with it's storied history, I don't think many Texans (and other interested parties) will let the Brackettville Alamo be forgotten, and will help the family reopen it again. Sure would be nice to win the state lottery tonight. |
| Shagnasty | 08 Jul 2009 10:45 a.m. PST |
Well said Saginaw. It is a cool site and models the whole Alamo not just the chapel. Let's hope for a revival of tourist travel. |
