Re: Throw down the tricolour and fly the flag of neutral gre
I agree with the original poster. And I also agree that this isn't about AutoCad it's about the people using it, and the people who sanction the tearing down of great buildings to build eyesores.
Yeah, a giant needle to replace Nelsons column? Inspirational? I think not! NOT A CLUE!!!
I used to hate the spire but I've come around. I now see that it's the perfect symbol of the Celtic Tiger and 21st century Dublin.
It's shiny and sparkly but ultimately hollow.
It's incredibly tall but stands for nothing
It cost millions to build but is useless and
pays tribute to no-one or nothing.
It turned out to be not quite as good as we were told it would be. What happened to the beams of light????
As part of the redevelopment of O'Connell St a fountain which provided a place to sit and rest was removed.
I like to think that the Irony of a pointless needle wasn't lost on those responsible. It is a strangely suitable symbol for Dublin.
If Dublin needs an Eifel Tower then let them go to the Phoinix Park and build us a proper Landmark that people can actually climb up to the top of and see the whole city.
I wonder if the spire came about because they realised that if tourists got a proper view of the city they'd run and never come back.
-Rd