From a legal standpoint, the decision was made to hold the trial in New York City since that is the jurisdiction where the crime took place--though, "crime" is a woefully inadequate word to describe the horrific acts of Sept. 11. Legal decisions aside, the glaring, inescapable trial of these terrorists will inflict an awful toll on the people of New York--and in particular, the relatives, friends and co-workers of those who perished on that dreadful day. Some people who agree with the decision to hold the trial in NYC say that the process will be cathartic for its citizens. I don't agree. New Yorkers are still in the process of healing from the trauma of 9/11 and to ask them to re-open those wounds so close to home, is callous in the extreme.