From the museum's mission statement
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... the Museum will attest to the triumph of human dignity over human depravity and affirm an unwavering commitment to the fundamental value of human life.
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I acknowledged the need for it while the crowds remain overwhelming. But I sincerely hope that once the newness wears off and the crowds dwindle to level where appointments aren't necessary, it can become a free and open area to visit, because yes I see DEEP irony in having a mission statement about dignity while employing the kind of security measures that are the most visible symbol of how the attack, and fear its generated, have continued to gradually strip us of our dignity.