A theme park called "San Antonio de Valero mission" ?

"A second Texas Revolution is currently brewing in the Lone Star State. This all comes as a result of a seemingly laudable plan promoted to and passed by the state’s legislature some four years ago. The plan involved the rebuilding and improvement of the state’s most iconic shrine—the Alamo. The plan as promoted and approved would have rebuilt certain historic structures present at the time of the 1836 battle, as well as give visitors there a better and more complete understanding of the physical environment existing at the time of the conflict. Consequent to the plan’s passage, Texas General Land Office Commissioner George P. Bush, whose office is now in charge of running the Alamo, brought in a number of out-of-state planners to design the project. What they came up with was something very different from what its backers originally envisioned. Much to their dismay, the originators of this effort were astounded to learn that the new focus of the Alamo would no longer be the 1836 battle for which it is world famous. In the words of Bush’s Master Planner George Skarmeas, “We cannot single out one moment in time.” Instead the Alamo would be transformed into a multi-cultural hodgepodge of world history. In fact, its very name would be changed. The site would no longer be referred to as the Alamo—instead, it would be known as the San Antonio de Valero mission. And this does not comprise the full extent of the plan’s disturbing features. Instead of rebuilding the mission’s outer-perimeter defensive walls using the original limestone as has been done at the other four San Antonio missions, the Alamo’s walls would be constructed of modern-day see-through plexiglass. Other bizarre aspects by the designers are also present, including a tree-lined body of flowing water coursing through the middle of the site’s Main Plaza complete with tables, chairs, and canopies under which tourists may sip their drinks in comfort. In short, the effect will be more reminiscent of a modern-day tourist theme park than that of a hallowed and sacred battleground. Needless to say, upon learning these facts Texans across the state have met this plan with vociferous opposition. There are now statewide efforts ongoing to ensure that it is never implemented; these Texans are outraged and adamant that a plan conforming to the original intent of the legislature when proposed and passed be enacted. It is safe to assume that this fight will be loud and ugly. It is also highly likely that when it is over, George P. Bush’s once-promising political career in the state will be finished."

Doesn't seem right to me.

Save the Alamo Petition:

https://www.gopetition.com/petitions/save-the-alamo.html

the texas libs wanna re-wright history like the other libs here... they feel left out...

Sad news guys, it's going on everywhere, Money.

i don't think whats going on is about money... the only other "peoples" that are destroying history is ISIS...

Oh hell no. The Alamo and others were missions. So now the snowflakes aee going after the churches? It is a historic place in history!

it's got a plaque and everything...

have they lost their Cottonpicking Minds?

Doesn't sound near as simple as some here are complaining.

I would oppose it too, both because I'm a fan of ACTUAL history over mythologizing, AND because this sounds less like a reconstruction than the wholesale creation of a commercial theme park. Frankly, it reminds me of one of Ronald Reagan's suggestions for our national parks: to build new larger highways through the centers of them, to allow those without appropriate all terrain vehicles to enjoy their scenic wonders.

As for the renaming, that's a different matter. It's apparently the original name of the place, given to it at it's founding. Alamo was apparently a sort of nickname it got when it was occupied by Spanish military some time later.

Since the only reason why the US kept it around at all is because of the heavily mythologized battle that took place there, it doesn't really make sense to go back to the original name, but then it never made sense to go by "Alamo" either, in hindsight.
All in all, it doesn't so much sound like the "liberal plot" that some want to pretend it is. It sounds like a standard every day COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISE PLOT, to get government funding to create a for-profit entertainment theme park, disguised as a rather bizarre museum.

I believe its most likely about remaining 'competitive' in the modern world and increasing visitors.

I also believe, like with the statues, it should be determined by the citizens who live there.

free enterprise and capitalism cancel personal rights and freedoms... wal mart was kicking people off there lands that has been owned by the same family since the civil war, same when they want to build highways through your land or home...

if it came make someone money, your rights are mostly out the window...

I could see some updating useful there, they don't make a lot off of the gift shop. Phil Collins donated his private Alamo collection to them. he had David Crockett's rifle too. I haven't seen it yet but he had more relics than they did.

All in all, it doesn't so much sound like the "liberal plot" that some want to pretend it is. It sounds like a standard every day COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISE PLOT, to get government funding to create a for-profit entertainment theme park, disguised as a rather bizarre museum.


Sure it does. No carbon emitting industry or any other for that matter. Sitting on your arse and figuring out how to get a lump some from any state,federal funding group is the norm. Things are just fantastic!

Hey, they got to make up for the money lost for being a sanctuary city.

they have a river walk...lol

I'm Canadian and even to me this sounds so very, very wrong.

Sounds like someone wants to make more cash. Commercial tourism is all well and good but not to the detriment of a historical site.

And if we tell you the name of the game------boy,

It's called riding the gravy train.