9/11 response

Mr. Lawson & Doug, 
 
Thank you for your kind words concerning my essay. I actually was hoping to evoke some critical comments from those occasional lurkers with less progressive leanings who peruse this forum from time to time. I had at least hoped to raise the ire of some Democrats. I sent this essay to some of my ecorrespondents who are Bush supporters, but as yet have not heard from them. 
 
With regards your suggestion that I turn my attentions to the events surrounding 9/11 and the various conspiracy theories that have been put forth, I must admit to having done a certain amount of research on the matter. I don’t think you will probably agree with my conclusions.  
 
First of all, I must tell you that I am by nature predisposed to the conclusion that Bush and Co. both masterminded the events of 9/11 as well as used these events to force their Neocon agenda down the throats of the American people. I was impressed with the first reports concerning the controlled demolition of the buildings at ground zero as well as many other speculations concerning the hijackers and things like the stand-down orders at NORAD, etc.  
 
I have looked into most of the refutations of these 9/11 conspiracy theories and found them to be pretty convincing and the product of reputable persons – not government lackeys. You are probably aware of most of these refutation arguments – at least I hope you are. I really don’t want to get into ad hominem arguments here, but I think that many people are so interested in proving Bush’s evil that they will accept any plausible argument that demonstrates this evil – without demanding a stringent proof of the argument.  
 
Is Bush & Co. capable of carrying off 9/11? Certainly morally if not logistically. If you would like to know the conclusion I have finally come to after having examined most of the evidence both pro and con – I can tell you that I think Bush certainly bears a lion’s share of culpability for 9/11 in that - either he was criminally negligent in failing to assess the dangers of the terrorist plot that was being hatched under his nose - or I might even be willing to go as far as accepting the theory that he knew of the plot and deliberately allowed the door to remain open to the attack. Of course once the attack occurred there was a whole program ready to be snapped in place to begin to convert this country into the police state it has since become.  
 
I know this conclusion may not suit you as it doesn’t follow the dictates of the conspiracy theorists. All I ask you is try to look at all the arguments with an open mind – as I have tried to do and don’t be manipulated by hysterics, yours or others. We need clear heads in this struggle. 
 
Peace, 
Bob Boldt

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