The AE911Truth Petition
To the Members of the House of Representatives and of the Senate of the United States of America,
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT:
On Behalf of the People of the United States of America, the undersigned Architects and Engineers for 9/11 Truth and affiliates hereby petition for, and demand, a truly independent investigation with subpoena power in order to uncover the full truth surrounding the events of 9/11/01 – specifically the collapses of the World Trade Center Towers and Building 7. We believe there is sufficient doubt about the official story and therefore the 9/11 investigation must be re-opened and must include a full inquiry into the possible use of explosives that might have been the actual cause of the destruction of the World Trade Center Twin Towers and Building 7.
Featured Petition Signers
Arnold Wolthers, Architect
Degree RMIT Australia
I am a registered architect since 1983 and do not believe the official story particularly the explosions, the way the buildings imploded. I Have always been of the…
Arnold Wolthers, Architect
Degree RMIT Australia
Southport, QLD, Australia
Registered Architect in Australia.
I am a registered architect since 1983 and do not believe the official story particularly the explosions, the way the buildings imploded. I Have always been of the opinion that the buildings were destroyed by other means than the impact of the planes.
Jeffrey J. Hummel
Architect
B. Arch. Washington State University, 1984.
The visual analysis of the collapse of all three WTC buildings does not meet, in my opinion, the nature of a collapse related to non-symmetrical destruction. All three…
Jeffrey J. Hummel
B. Arch. Washington State University, 1984.
Bainbridge Island, WA
Occupation: Architect
I have a Bach of Arts and Sci in Architectural Studies and a Bach of Arch degrees. I also studies Arctic Engineering at Univ. of Alaska Anchorage.Prior to starting my own practice, I worked on high rise projects for the firms I worked for. Once I started my own architectural firm in Seattle in Jan 1991 (over 29 yrs ago), I continued to have work on numerous high rise buildings.
The visual analysis of the collapse of all three WTC buildings does not meet, in my opinion, the nature of a collapse related to non-symmetrical destruction. All three buildings collapsed symmetrically downward with no horizontal deviation even though the damage to the structure was non-symmetrical. A professional architect, engineer or one versed in the physics of building structures would intuitively know that a non-symmetrical failure of one part of a structure would not allow the entire structure to come down vertically, but would tip it to one side much like chopping a tree down. That did not happen in any of these buildings and is suspect.
Matthew Skjonsberg, PhD
Architect
Taliesin/Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology-Zurich (ETH)
I first become skeptical about the official 9/11 narrative while watching the NOVA episode on the subject with my mentor, engineer E. Thomas Casey - who did the…
Matthew Skjonsberg, PhD
Taliesin/Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology-Zurich (ETH)
New York, NY
Occupation: Architect
Having founded collab architecture in 2001, I co-founded and have been project leader from 2007-2012 at West 8 New York, and since then am a PhD researcher at Swiss Federal Institute of Technology-Lausanne, where I was a founding member of the Laboratory of Urbanism, and am a researcher at NYU Institute for Public Knowledge.
I first become skeptical about the official 9/11 narrative while watching the NOVA episode on the subject with my mentor, engineer E. Thomas Casey - who did the calculations for Frank Lloyd Wright's Guggenheim Museum, among other projects - during which Mr. Casey expressed the depth of his disappointment with this particular piece of misinformation by quietly wiping a tear from his eye and simply saying, 'it is not true.'
Arthur Nelson, PE
M.Sc., Structural Eng, Northeastern
Official story appears deficient in that it does not account for squibs, failure mode, chemical composition of demolished steel and temperature. Finding a non-political investigatory panel has thus…
Arthur Nelson, PE
M.Sc., Structural Eng, Northeastern
Seekonk, MA
Structural engineer since 1986. Involved in design of hundreds of steel structures though none have been involved in airplane collisions.
Official story appears deficient in that it does not account for squibs, failure mode, chemical composition of demolished steel and temperature. Finding a non-political investigatory panel has thus far proven impossible.
Joseph H. Prudell, Senior Research
MS Engineering, Oregon State University
From the evidence of video footage my hypothesis is that the WTC building were destroyed by controlled demolition. Building 7 was an excellent example of a free falling…
Joseph H. Prudell, Senior Research
MS Engineering, Oregon State University
Corvallis, OR
Professional research and development engineering for new technologies in electrical and mechanical systems. Specialty in electromechanical energy conversion. Former nuclear engineering experience aboard USN submarines.
From the evidence of video footage my hypothesis is that the WTC building were destroyed by controlled demolition. Building 7 was an excellent example of a free falling controlled demolition of a typical large building. Fires do not cause this type of symmetrical reduction in size within it's own foot print. All other explanations are simply illogical. Control demolition is my firm hypothesis from pure scientific observation. Further analysis of the facts is mandatory for development of the truth.
Daniel A. Noel, MSEME
MSEME
Just about any discerning high-school kid, given objective information, will see through the official 9/11 fairy tale. The role of scientists, engineers and architects is less to impose…
Daniel A. Noel, MSEME
MSEME
Costa Mesa, CA
Got MS in electromechanical engineering summa cum laude at 21 years of age from University of Liege, Belgium. Known as a solid team player, deeply committed to quality, service to external and internal customers, productivity. 20+ years experience, yet still proficient in theory. Recognized for combining exceptional analytical skills with objective observation of physical phenomena and rigorous written communication.
Just about any discerning high-school kid, given objective information, will see through the official 9/11 fairy tale. The role of scientists, engineers and architects is less to impose opinions than to reassure other truth-seekers that they are on the right track and provide them with simple arguments to rebuke the keepers of the faith; Richard's simple free-fall speed model fits right in this picture.
John Harmala, AIA
Architect
BS Architecture, University of Michigan, 1992 & MS, Architecture, Lawrence Technological University, 1999
I would like to know the real story.
John Harmala, AIA
BS Architecture, University of Michigan, 1992 & MS, Architecture, Lawrence Technological University, 1999
Keego Harbor, MI
Occupation: Architect
Senior project manager, capital planning and design, Oakland University. BS Arch, U of MI, 1992 & MArch. Lawrence Technological University, 1999
I would like to know the real story.
Babak Honaryar, MS, PE
Mechanical Engineer
MS Mechanical Engineering, University of Massachusetts Lowell, 1987
The Building 7 collapse is very suspicious, and the lack of a much more thorough and transparent investigation is not acceptable. The people that are chosen for carrying…
Babak Honaryar, MS, PE
MS Mechanical Engineering, University of Massachusetts Lowell, 1987
Orinda, CA
Occupation: Mechanical Engineer
I am a mechanical engineer with a Master of Science degree, a Professional Engineer license in State of California, and 32 years of working experience. I do not have experience with building structures, but I still find the explanations for the symmetrical collapse of building 7 (fire and vibration) to be unacceptable.
The Building 7 collapse is very suspicious, and the lack of a much more thorough and transparent investigation is not acceptable. The people that are chosen for carrying out an investigation must be selected by a public voting process, not by the political figures who may have a different agenda.
Larry Sommerfeld, AIA
Architect
BArch, Architecture, Illinois Institute of Technology, 1981
I hereby petition for, and demand, a truly independent investigation with subpoena power in order to uncover the full truth surrounding the events of 9/11/01 ' specifically the…
Larry Sommerfeld, AIA
BArch, Architecture, Illinois Institute of Technology, 1981
Eau Claire, WI
Occupation: Architect
Architectural degree from Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago; AIA member.
I hereby petition for, and demand, a truly independent investigation with subpoena power in order to uncover the full truth surrounding the events of 9/11/01 ' specifically the collapses of the World Trade Center Towers and Building 7.
Barry B. Mead, BS
BS Electronics Engineering Technology
It is absolutely clear that the government LIED about their involvement in the demolition of the twin towers, and Building 7. - - It is obvious that this…
Barry B. Mead, BS
BS Electronics Engineering Technology
Tempe, AZ
As an Electronics Engineer and computer Programmer I was a chief designer on several computer systems aboard the Space Shuttle, Military Satellite Communications Systems, the Scrambler Phone on the President's desk, and invented the world's first spelling checker program to check your spelling AS YOU TYPE.
It is absolutely clear that the government LIED about their involvement in the demolition of the twin towers, and Building 7. - - It is obvious that this was done to make trillions of dollars for the Industrial Military Complex, and to create an environment of fear enabling the government to increase control of many of our precious rights and freedoms. It is high time these criminal conspirators were brought to justice, so that our nation can heal, and we can begin to restore our stolen freedoms and liberties.
Angelo Tofalo, Engineer
Geotechnical Engineer
Civil Engineer
I think it was a great controlled disaster caused not by plane's impact but for other factors. I suppose the real cause was explosions bua i hope to…
Angelo Tofalo, Engineer
Civil Engineer
Salerno, Italy/SA/Campania, Italy
Occupation: Geotechnical Engineer
I'm a 30 Civil Italian Engineer and I want the truth! I live in Salerno, in the South of Italy and I'm looking for contacts in Italy of Architects and Engineers for 09/11 truth!
I think it was a great controlled disaster caused not by plane's impact but for other factors. I suppose the real cause was explosions bua i hope to understand the truth with you!
Wayne Stiles
Criminal Investigation
BA, MA
I was the first rescue helicopter pilot to reach the USS Liberty in 1967 after that vessel was intentionally attacked by Israel during the 6 Days War. That…
Wayne Stiles
BA, MA
Hot Springs, NC
Occupation: Criminal Investigation
BA, Psychology-Univ. of Connecticut; MA, Criminal Justice Mgt.-Florida Int'l. Univ.; Naval Aviator (1964-1969); Special Agent, FBI (1970-1992) (Watergate Investigator); Corporate Security Director; Licensed Private Investigator (FL and NC); Contract Investigator, US Dept. of State
I was the first rescue helicopter pilot to reach the USS Liberty in 1967 after that vessel was intentionally attacked by Israel during the 6 Days War. That atrocity was successfully covered up by strong forces from the US and Israel. I worked on Watergate in Miami, FL for 6 months.
Petition Signatories
David J. Dunak, BS, CLS
Fontana, CA
Occupation: Molecular Diagnostics
Education: BS (PsychoBiology) UCRiverside
David J. Dunak, BS, CLS
BS (PsychoBiology) UCRiverside
Fontana, CA
Occupation: Molecular Diagnostics
I am a licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist working with PCR (DNA based technology) for the detection of disease. I am ancillary to the Providers (MD, PA, and FNP) that I work for. I have a background in the hard sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) from UC Riverside where I received my BS in 1979
The official explanation regarding the collapse of the Twin Towers disregards the Laws of Physics.
James W. Denisco, Hospital Adminis
Poughkeepsie, NY
Occupation: Health Care
Education: Master of Psych
James W. Denisco, Hospital Adminis
Master of Psych
Poughkeepsie, NY
Occupation: Health Care
I am an Administrator for the Health Care industry but I was also a Construction Supervisor with a degree in Construction Management, I worked in the WTC's including 7 WTC. I see myself as a reasonable intelligent man and there is no way I can be easily fooled. I am not a person who believes in things easily. This opinion was hard coming through but Truth is truth and the WTC and jets are not the cause for their collapse
I was there that entire day on the East side of the Towers. A man came up to me near 7 WTC and told me I'd better move, that 7 WTC was coming down. He was clean and neat and out of place. Then there is everything else, but 2 planes flying into 2 buildings can not take down 3 buildings.
Jim George, PhD
Visalia, CA
Occupation: Doctor Of Psychology
Education: PhD
Jim George, PhD
PhD
Visalia, CA
Occupation: Doctor Of Psychology
Doctor of Psychology, For the people supposedly behind this alleged 911 attack there is no logical reasoning. I have seen dozens of buildings demolished by explosives and this one was to perfectly done to be as a result of a plane crash with an amateur pilot no less. I am told there are only about 100 Al Qaeda members and we are Trying (failing) to capture or kill them with more than 200,000 troops? How do we spell plot?
Demi P. Meyer
Los Angeles, CA
Occupation: Computer Science
Education: BA Psychology, University of Minnesota
Demi P. Meyer
BA Psychology, University of Minnesota
Los Angeles, CA
Occupation: Computer Science
I have been a professional computer programmer for thirteen years and have been doing programming for over 28 years. Special interests concern the areas virtual reality and artificial intelligence.
The evidence of a planned demolition is complete to the extent that there is no other explanation that even comes close to what is clearly observable, scientifically measurable and corroborated by hundreds if not thousands of witnesses. The first red flag occurred to me two years ago when I learned that molten steel had been found in abundance in the collapses. I scoured the Internet gathering as much knowledge as possible. The work of AE911Truth.org and other organizations and individuals has now made it possible to form a conclusion without ambiguity: planned demolition. What greater terrorists are there than those who may exist in our own government who have either participated in this holocaust or helped to cover it up? It makes all other forms of terrorism pale in comparison.
Laquisha D. Beckum, Professor
East Palo Alto, CA
Occupation: Psychology
Education: Experimental Psychology
Laquisha D. Beckum, Professor
Experimental Psychology
East Palo Alto, CA
Occupation: Psychology
As an undergraduate student, I attended Foothill Community College and received an A.A. in speech communication. I transferred to San Jose State University where I received a B.A. in psychology with a minor in sociology in 2002. I continued on to obtain an M.A. in experimental psychology from San Jose State University where I focused on social psychology and development. I am currently working on an Ed.D. in teacher leadership with a concentration in classroom learning and professional development and working as part-time faculty at De Anza College. Before teaching at the community college, which I have been doing for the last four years, I was an associate researcher at NASA Ames Research Center where I studied group dynamics and memory performance.
I believe the most auspicious factor is the collapse of the third building that was no where near the twin towers. There were fire set on different floors of the building and it collapsed in on itself like a controlled demolition. As for the twin towers, the engineers who made the buildings profess that they were made with the intent to withstand a jet plane crashing into it. In the footage of the towers on 9/11, there looked as though there may have been explosives on the side of the building too, which caught my interest the first time I saw the footage. There are many reasons for something like this to have happened and in my mind the last thought is international terrorism. It just doesn't make sense. There MUST be a full investigation that goes deeper than the 9/11 commission.
Julie Gabriele, OTR
Montreal, QC, Canada
Occupation: Occupational Therapist
Education: McGill University
Julie Gabriele, OTR
McGill University
Montreal, QC, Canada
Occupation: Occupational Therapist
I am an health professional working in Canada and a concerned world citizen.
I am truly concerned about the legitimacy of this government if a thorough investigation cannot be obtained, considering the amount and nature of unanswered questions from the official story in mainstream media and 9/11 commission. Too much is at stake to leave the truth behind.
Raymond O'brien, PhD
Weatherby Lake, MO
Occupation: Psychologist
Education: PhD
Raymond O'brien, PhD
PhD
Weatherby Lake, MO
Occupation: Psychologist
Private practice psychologist. PhD in psychology and state license.
Obviously need a real investigation and has been a need from the beginning.
Roger Carpentter
Freeport, ME
Occupation: Psychology And Art
Education: B.S. Psychology, Kenyon College
Roger Carpentter
B.S. Psychology, Kenyon College
Freeport, ME
Occupation: Psychology And Art
graduate management study, Boston University. Senior Economic Research Analyst, Maine state government (retired 2006).
The collapse of the WTC buildings appeared to be controlled demolition, as stated by reporters at the time. How easy it is to forget, when emotions like fear and anger take over. At this point the fear is to not be part of what appears to be consensus reality. However, consensus reality is a construction of many individual realities, and one by one, individuals are seeing the flaws in the official 9/11 story.
Floyd W. Rudmin, PhD
Kingston, NY
Occupation: Psychology
Education: PhD, Psychology, Queen's University
Floyd W. Rudmin, PhD
PhD, Psychology, Queen's University
Kingston, NY
Occupation: Psychology
BA philosophy, Bowdoin College; MA audiology, SUNY Buffalo; MA psychology, Queen's University, Canada; PhD, Psychology, Queen's University.
It is most amazing to me that so many people will make massive epistemological effort to believe the standard story about 9-11, when it is so obviously false. The two events that leave me in no doubt that the standard story is wrong are a) the collapse of WTC #7, and b) the wide wings and high tail of the plane hitting the Pentagon cause no damage to the building and then disappearing.
Christopher M. Jones, Counselor/Legal
Newark, NJ
Occupation: Human Sciences
Education: associates in human sciences
Christopher M. Jones, Counselor/Legal
associates in human sciences
Newark, NJ
Occupation: Human Sciences
Neat, self-educated and an independent thinker...in search of the truth...
The 9/11 situation is definitely evil...they cover up for nationals but accuse others of crimes they never committed...all of that is a distraction. I have many doubts about 9/11. That building went down too fast for it not to be an inside job...planes are not radiators...
Robert B. Hopper, PhD
Boulder, CO
Occupation: Psychology
Education: Ph.D,Clinical psychology,Cincinnati
Robert B. Hopper, PhD
Ph.D,Clinical psychology,Cincinnati
Boulder, CO
Occupation: Psychology
31 years of post-PhD experience in providing psychological services to adults, children, families, and schools in both private practice and public mental health settings. Teaching at the University of Cincinnati and the University of Colorado. Consultation to medical professionals and schools.
There is powerful evidence that the buildings of the World Trade Center were not brought down by airplanes, but by controlled demolition. We need a new and credible investigation to address many issues of 9/11.
Debra S. Pierce, MFA
El Cerrito, CA
Occupation: Counselor
Education: MFA
Debra S. Pierce, MFA
MFA
El Cerrito, CA
Occupation: Counselor
Pat Connors, MA
Sacramento, CA
Occupation: Pyschology, Sociology
Education: MA Counseling & Psychology, Sociology
Pat Connors, MA
MA Counseling & Psychology, Sociology
Sacramento, CA
Occupation: Pyschology, Sociology
I am retired after many years of counseling, both with students in High School and College.
I would like a study, at least. Not sure of a Bush conspiracy but many things don't connect.
Jonathan Morier, Student
MontrAl, QC, Canada
Occupation: Psychology
Education: Bachelor in psychology at UQÀM
Jonathan Morier, Student
Bachelor in psychology at UQÀM
MontrAl, QC, Canada
Occupation: Psychology
I'm a student in psychology and also a performing artist working in Montreal. I'm studying to have a Ph.D. and become a psychologist.
I was angry and sad to realize, after assisting the conference of Richard Gage in Montreal, that my conception of the world had been violated by the lies that I had been told, throughout the mainstream medias, lies that I had na'vely believed.
William H. Powers, PhD
San Luis Obispo, CA
Occupation: Psychology
Education: Ph.D, Clinical Psychology, U. of So. Cal
William H. Powers, PhD
Ph.D, Clinical Psychology, U. of So. Cal
San Luis Obispo, CA
Occupation: Psychology
Long-time local radio talk-show guest and host, I have also written extensively locally about my concerns that the lack of disclosure about 9-11-01 has had devastating effects on our country.
If the U.S. government had any interest in informing the American public about what actually happened in New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C. on Sept. 11, 2001, it could easily do so. For example, if the OFFICIAL story is correct, and an airplane hit the Pentagon, just release one of the tapes of the many surveillance cameras which were then, and are now, positioned to film any and all activity around this, the most secure building in our country. Come on, boys, if the official story is the REAL story, just show us the footage. Pretty please?
Connie C. Day, Student
Ocean Springs, MS
Occupation: Psychology
Education: Degreed
Connie C. Day, Student
Degreed
Ocean Springs, MS
Occupation: Psychology
I am a semi-retired 63 yrs old, woman. I have a college education. Mother, Wife, Grandmother, Concern Citizen for the future of our nation and the world.
I am just a concern citizen that have followed the more 'intelligent' investigations that have taken place since of the attack on World Trade Center on 9/11/01. It seems like there was some sort of agreement between those that did the attack and those that 'allowed' for it to happen. I don't think we, the USA -specifically the US government- are all that innocent!! We the people of the USA are not ignorant, or fools. We are educated and they tried to pull the wool over our eyes. First came suspicion, then when we read and see all these investigations of trained engineers, architects, explosive experts tell us their point of view and results of their research we realize that what we suspected was correct!!
Kelly Wheaton, MA
St Helena, CA
Occupation: Researcher
Education: M.A. Counseling S.S.U.
Kelly Wheaton, MA
M.A. Counseling S.S.U.
St Helena, CA
Occupation: Researcher
I have a Master's Degree in Counseling. I am an avid researcher and student of history. I read widely in many disciplines which gives me a perspective that is often missed by those who are more narrowly focused.
I am interested in the facts as they relate to hard science. A suspension of the laws of physics is not an acceptable explanation as to what happened. I believe circumstantial evidence is not proof but a mountain of it can be compelling evidence in a court of law. My latest tidbit. Of the four major companies hired to do cleanup of the WTC, one subcontracted with Controlled Demolition Inc.(CDI) CDI holds the world record for the largest controlled demolition of a building in the world. CDI was responsible for steel removal at the WTC during the cleanup. A visit to CDI's website and you discover they do Forensic investigations and have worked with the following branches of the Federal government: State Dept, Defense, Energy, Justice and HUD. Another coincidence no doubt.
Buddy Ritchie
Midland, TX
Occupation: I Don't Drink The Kool-Aid
Education: BA Psychology
Buddy Ritchie
BA Psychology
Midland, TX
Occupation: I Don't Drink The Kool-Aid
Ashley R. Fix, BS
Mcconnellsburg, PA
Occupation: Psychology
Education: B.S. ,Psychology, Allegany College of MD
Ashley R. Fix, BS
B.S. ,Psychology, Allegany College of MD
Mcconnellsburg, PA
Occupation: Psychology
Travis M. Ross, BA, BEd
Montreal, QC, Canada
Occupation: Teacher
Education: B.A Psych. Concordia U/ B.ed McGill U
Travis M. Ross, BA, BEd
B.A Psych. Concordia U/ B.ed McGill U
Montreal, QC, Canada
Occupation: Teacher
I am a public school teacher in Montreal, Canada. I have a degree in Psychology and Education.
The analysis by A&E for 911 Truth has clearly revealed profound flaws in the original conspiracy theory regarding the events of 911. While every Arab terrorist flying the planes on 911 should be dead, many of the accused are alive and well and could not have partaken in the plane attacks. In addition, the fall of building seven and the trade towers defies the laws of physics assuming the official story is true. The official story regarding the plane attack on the Pentagon is also troublesome, as it is clear in every photo that there is little to no debris surrounding the blast. There are also dozens more issues regarding each of the preceding events. A full, independent, and open investigation is vital and pressing.
Kathleen B. Beltran, MEd, BS
Tucson, AZ
Occupation: Education/Writer
Education: B.S./Social Psychology M.Ed./SPED
Kathleen B. Beltran, MEd, BS
B.S./Social Psychology M.Ed./SPED
Tucson, AZ
Occupation: Education/Writer
I grew up in the Old American West..about an hour from Tombstone, AZ. Ranches thrived, everyone prospered and life was good. About 25 years ago I began to see a shift in our governmental leadership. I later obtained a degree so that I could make a difference in our society. My father had campaigned for and had known John F. Kennedy, which inspired my desire to study international politics. I have written columns for several local newspapers as a free lance writer and concerned citizen.
In 1999, I joined a local grass roots organization called We The People where I became aware of distinct irregularities in our government of which caused me grave concern. I want to help, in any way I can, to expose these errors against our U.S. Constitution and basic rights. Having studied hundreds of videos, read countless testimonies, listened to logical explanations regarding the collapses of all buildings, I have no doubt that this horrendous act was a treasonous conspiracy artfully designed to promote an attack on helpless nations for a variety of advantageous reasons, not eliminating financial profiteering.
Mark Bernstein, MD
San Francisco, CA
Occupation: Psychiatrist
Education: MD, Medicine, University of Minnesota
Mark Bernstein, MD
MD, Medicine, University of Minnesota
San Francisco, CA
Occupation: Psychiatrist
Medical Director at a Community Mental Health Clinic in the Department of Public Health of the City and County of San Francisco.
I have viewed videos of the collapse of WTC Building 7 and it's clear that it's a controlled demolition rather than a collapse from a (small) fire. There is mass denial or even psychosis that prevents most people from considering this possibility.
Dean E. Reinheimer
Eaton, IN
Occupation: Pastor, Ministry
Education: B.S., Psychology UIUC
Dean E. Reinheimer
B.S., Psychology UIUC
Eaton, IN
Occupation: Pastor, Ministry
I have worked over ten years in the field of psychology/counseling and am continuing my education. I have a Certificate in Advanced Biblical Studies/Pastoral Ministry (2005) from the Berean Bible Institute in Slinger, WI
I was sorting mail for my route at the USPS and listening to the radio on the morning of 9/11/2001. When I heard that the first tower collapsed, something seemed very wrong. How could that building just fall down? I called my dad, a chemist, and asked him about his thoughts. He mentioned something about airplane fuel burning a high temperature and that causing the steel support to give in. I didn't know ANYTHING about skyscraper engineering, but I thought I'll need to look into this further. I wasn't ready to accept that regular ol' airplane fuel could do THAT much damage, after all, those building had stood for quite some time after being struck. Years later, I found myself disabled and had much more time on my hands. As I explored further the details of steel support columns, jet-fuel-burning-temperatures and the history of fires in similarly constructed buildings things just weren't coming togther... in my mind, this wasn't jibing with what was reported to us as an official explanation. Things became more murky as I dove deeper with my own investigations. I STRONGLY believe another investigation (this time, unbiased) needs to be done.
Karl M. Hartman, MS, MFCC
Newport Beach, CA
Occupation: Psychology/Sociology
Education: MS, Counseling BS, Sociology
Karl M. Hartman, MS, MFCC
MS, Counseling BS, Sociology
Newport Beach, CA
Occupation: Psychology/Sociology
A resident of California, currently teaching English in the Republic of South Korea.
I'm an American. I have read the information pro and con. I understand the arguments and find the official explanation woefully shallow and inaccurate. I am in agreement with architects and designers who assert that it is an impossibility for a steel structured building to collapse into its own basement and pulverize at free fall speet. The evidence of thermite use appears overwhelming to me. There is no precedent what so ever to support the conclusion that either jet fuel or a jet airliner crash would cause those buildings to collapse in the manor in which they did. I will not assign blame to any group. I will not call this a government conspiracy. I do believe that the atrocity has been covered up. I do believe that either information is not being shared or that an effort was made to mislead the US Government. In short; reviewing as much evidence as I have access to, I have reached the conclusion that the official story is incorrect and respectfully request the case be reopened and a new investigation conducted. The first politician to take this road has my vote for sure!
Rebecca E. Small, CPA
Oklahoma City, OK
Occupation: Accounting
Education: B.S. Accounting; M.A. Experimental Psych
Rebecca E. Small, CPA
B.S. Accounting; M.A. Experimental Psych
Oklahoma City, OK
Occupation: Accounting
B.S. Accounting, Honorary Degree, University of Central Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA; M.A. Experimental Psychology, Honorary Degree, University of Central Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA; Certified Public Accountant, 1975; Staff Accountant, 1972-1981; Rebecca Small CPA, Inc., President; Oklahoma Women's Business Owners, Chairman; National Association of Accountants, Honorary Membership.
I have always believed that the collapse of the World Trade Center buildings on 9/11 was not caused by airplanes hitting the buildings. The jet fuel from the planes added to the burning of the building and office materials did not generate the temperature necessary to melt the steel supports of the buildings. Given the perfect situation that the entire estimated 10,000 gallons of jet fuel on one airliner was injected into one floor of the World Trade Center, that the fuel burned with perfect efficiency, that no hot gases left this floor and that no heat escaped this floor by conduction, it would have been impossible for the temperature of this floor to have been raised over 280 degrees C (536 degrees F) That is not even close to the critical temperature of 600 degrees C (1,100 degrees F) where steel loses about half its strength. In addition, it would have been necessary for all the steel supports to have melted simultaneously for the buildings to have fallen straight down into their own footprints at near free fall speed. As explained above, this would have been physically impossible!
Gary G. Bisignano, AA
Greenacres, FL
Occupation: Psychology
Education: AA
Gary G. Bisignano, AA
AA
Greenacres, FL
Occupation: Psychology
Karen L. Wiesner, BA
Santa Rosa, CA
Occupation: Psychology/Education
Education: B.A. Psychology, Sonoma State Univ.
Karen L. Wiesner, BA
B.A. Psychology, Sonoma State Univ.
Santa Rosa, CA
Occupation: Psychology/Education
Native Californian with much concern about the events of 9/1/2001.
The American public deserves the truth about the activities that may underlay the destruction that took place on 9/11/2001, and as such, it behooves this legislative body to take appropriate action.
Jan M. Wood, Architectural Co
Sonoma, CA
Occupation: Contractor
Education: M.A., Architectural Psychology, WGU
Jan M. Wood, Architectural Co
M.A., Architectural Psychology, WGU
Sonoma, CA
Occupation: Contractor
Celebrating 30 years as a licensed California contractor designing and building my own projects. A house I built won an award as the best 'green' house in the small home category in 2004.
The destruction of WTC does not bear the earmarks of a buildings destroyed by fire. The evidence is more consistent with controlled demolition.
Susan Pease Banitt, LCSW
Portland, OR
Occupation: Social Worker
Education: MSW
Susan Pease Banitt, LCSW
MSW
Portland, OR
Occupation: Social Worker
I am a Harvard-trained psychotherapist who has been in human services for 35 years. I have a finely honed BS detector from so many years in the field. I can look into people's faces and motivations with a great degree of accuracy in assessment.
I am not an engineer, but a social worker and psychotherapist. It is abundantly clear to a reasonably well educated person that WTC had no reason to fall without explosives and that the other buildings came down in a controlled way. Many of my predictions have come true including my first, right after 9/11 saying that Bin Laden would never be found (despite his kidney condition). I may not be a building architect, but I said this as a social architect who can recognize lies when I see them.
Cindy M. Black
Seattle, WA
Occupation: Mental Health Counselor
Education: BS Psych
Cindy M. Black
BS Psych
Seattle, WA
Occupation: Mental Health Counselor
Not an architect/builder but I am a certified mental health counselor of some 24 years' duration, living in the Seattle, WA, area. I am a 52 year old female.
The information about structural steel framework and other WTC materials requiring a much hotter fire for collapse than could result from burning aircraft fuel seems quite plausible to me. Also the neat, rapid, vertical fall of WT building 7, which was hit by no aircraft, is particularly troubling.
Miranda D. Kirkpatrick, Business Manager
Little Rock, AR
Occupation: Adolescent Psychologist
Education: B.A. Social Psychology, MSC
Miranda D. Kirkpatrick, Business Manager
B.A. Social Psychology, MSC
Little Rock, AR
Occupation: Adolescent Psychologist
Jeff R. Goodman, BS
Ojai, CA
Occupation: Realtor
Education: B.S. Psychology, James Madison Universit
Jeff R. Goodman, BS
B.S. Psychology, James Madison Universit
Ojai, CA
Occupation: Realtor
I have been a psychology and philosophy student, and truth seeker, since I was 20. I have a degree in psychology, and a minor in philosophy, and am extremely interested in how people behave, and what makes them do what they do, their motivations.
I know, from my studies, and observations of humans, that some people will stop at nothing to further their own agenda, and maintain their power and money. As a citizen in a free society, I feel strongly, and demand, to know the truth about what happened on 9/11. The whole course of our nation changed that day- if the official report, after review, is correct, fine, so be it. But if it's not, all Americans, regardless of political leaning, have the right to know what really did happen.
Linda E. Talerico, MSN ANP FPMHNP
Utica, NY
Occupation: Psychiatric Nursing
Education: MSN Upstate Medical University
Linda E. Talerico, MSN ANP FPMHNP
MSN Upstate Medical University
Utica, NY
Occupation: Psychiatric Nursing
I am a Nurse Practitioner with an interest in the truth. I will support all efforts to find out the reality of this disaster.
Anyone can see that this was not the result of an airplane hitting the twin towers.