On the Today Show this morning was an interesting story about a photoshoot that took place in New York City Monday.
The photoshoot was supposed to capture an Air Force One look alike with lower Manhattan as a backdrop. The problem? No one was informed that the photoshoot was going to take place. Thousands of New Yorkers were sent into panic when they saw the low flying 747 being trailed by an F16 jet. The images were eirily similar to those of September 11, 2001. Office buildings were emptied and people ran through the streets as the pandimonium spread. Michael Bloomberg, New York City mayor, expressed his fustration at not being informed of the event and the Director of the White House Military Office, Lois Caldera, has since apologized.
Several other photoshoots similar to this one were scheduled in Washington D.C., but have now been cancelled.
I am curious as to how anyone could not forsee the potential problems a photoshoot like this would cause. Though the incident is not a catastophe, it does represent some degree of carelessness by those in charge. It also serves as proof that the events of 9/11 is still fresh in the memory of New Yorkers and Americans everywhere.
(To view video from the Today Show click here.)
