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
Scott M. Bowman, JD
Loan Tech
JD
If one was wired to blow (Bldg 7), they all were wired to blow. 9/11 was PNAC's recommended 'Pearl Harbor' so US forces would be used to advance…
Scott M. Bowman, JD
JD
Houston, TX
Occupation: Loan Tech
Counselor to the Columbiana County Ohio Militia. Shut down the Blood Games in Montana during the Freeman standoff, forcing the Feds to change their rules of engagement in alleged hostage situations like Ruby Ridge and Waco. Defended top Freeman Dan Petersen at Federal Court in Montana. Exposed the Federal Government's Bio-mass oven complex being built at Ant Hill, Ohio. Law Licenses in Ohio (inactive/1992) & Texas (active/2006). Undergraduate degrees in Political science and Finance.
If one was wired to blow (Bldg 7), they all were wired to blow. 9/11 was PNAC's recommended 'Pearl Harbor' so US forces would be used to advance the Yinon Plan and the Couldenhove-Kalergy Plan for Israel.
James A. Andrews
BS Aerospace Engineering
Where is the technical information on the failure modes of the core column supports? How frequently did they buckle along their length? Where is the photographic evidence to…
James A. Andrews
BS Aerospace Engineering
Jarrell, TX
Texas A&M class of '93 4 yrs @ NASA JSC 10+ years software engineer
Where is the technical information on the failure modes of the core column supports? How frequently did they buckle along their length? Where is the photographic evidence to prove it? Did they ever re-assemble one column? Were there breaks in the columns, and if so, how many, where, and where are the pictures? Was the entire site, the largest crime scene in American history, photographed in detail as it lay after the dust settled? Why does the upper section of the building crumble as it falls?
Christopher J. Ashley, BSc
Software Engineering
Microelectronics and Computing
Although software engineering is quite far from architecture, I can follow scientific arguments, and have helped with the writing of a number of research papers in which theories…
Christopher J. Ashley, BSc
Microelectronics and Computing
Stokes Valley, New Zealand
Occupation: Software Engineering
I'm a software engineer, who has worked for a decade on project for the UK's National Air Traffic Control Systems.
Although software engineering is quite far from architecture, I can follow scientific arguments, and have helped with the writing of a number of research papers in which theories were suggested, then tested with experiments and conclusions drawn. So if follows that when taking an impartial analytical look at the evidence given for the 911 collapse, I have to reject the collapse hypothesis in favor of demolition, given the overwhelming number of pointers to wards the use of explosives.
John R. Shively, Engineer
B.of M.E.
All three towers collapsed in an almost identical planned demolition manner, even though Building Seven was not hit by an airplane. It cannot be explained as mere coincidence.…
John R. Shively, Engineer
B.of M.E.
Berkeley, CA
I am a retired research engineer from University of California Berkeley College of Engineering.
All three towers collapsed in an almost identical planned demolition manner, even though Building Seven was not hit by an airplane. It cannot be explained as mere coincidence. That fact alone is sufficient to justify reopening the investigation.
Larry Howe-Kerr, MS, BS
Social Responsibility Minister
BS Engineering, Mississippi State University, 1973
I believe all the official stories about what happened on 9/11, particularly with regard to the collapse of the three buildings, are patently false, evidenced by application of…
Larry Howe-Kerr, MS, BS
BS Engineering, Mississippi State University, 1973
Louisville, KY
Occupation: Social Responsibility Minister
B.S. in Materials Engineering, Mississippi State University. I was an industrial engineer with Ferson Optics, Bauch & Lomb, Ocean Springs, MS. I was also a metallurgist with Materials Evaluation Lab, Baton Rouge, LA, which specialized in failure analysis. I have a Masters in Student Personnel, Mississippi State University and a Masters in Theological Studies, St. Meinrad School of Theology. I served as the Director of the Office for Social Justice, Diocese of Pueblo. I'm currently a Social Responsibility Minister, Church of the Epiphany, Louisville, KY
I believe all the official stories about what happened on 9/11, particularly with regard to the collapse of the three buildings, are patently false, evidenced by application of the facts. I am appalled that the all the metal beams and other locations of metal, including molten metal, did not go through thorough metallurgical testing and failure analysis. Plane crashes and other accidents or failure events receive full analysis, with no stone left unturned. Here we have the largest metallurgical disaster/attack in our nation's history and the analysis and investigation has been woefully inept. We may never know fully what happened because much of the evidence was destroyed rather quickly after the event. With what I do know, it appears as if these buildings collapsed with the assistance of timed demolition. A thorough independent official investigation has not happened yet and must happen in order to glean as much truth about this major event as possible. The integrity of our nation depends upon this and the responsibility to our nation's citizens demands it.
Chad D. Colvin, RCDD
Low Voltage Project Manager
B.S. Electrical Engineering, University of Missouri at Rolla, 1990
I've estimated and installed High Rise Fire Alarm Systems. I know and understand the engineering involved. The problem with Building 7 being demolished is that it requires engineering,…
Chad D. Colvin, RCDD
B.S. Electrical Engineering, University of Missouri at Rolla, 1990
Wentzville, MO
Occupation: Low Voltage Project Manager
I am an Electrical Contractor. I'm also a BICSI registered RCDD.
I've estimated and installed High Rise Fire Alarm Systems. I know and understand the engineering involved. The problem with Building 7 being demolished is that it requires engineering, designing, planning, contracting, etc. There should be a contractual paper trail and all this requires fore thought. The 911 commission report was a cover up, and by some very powerful people.
Eugene Madsen, MBA, BSEE
BSEE, MBA
I believe that the 911 incident was a justification to start a war with Iraq.
Eugene Madsen, MBA, BSEE
BSEE, MBA
Fort Collins, CO
I am an electronics engineer who spent most of his career working for Hewlett Packard.
I believe that the 911 incident was a justification to start a war with Iraq.
Roy M. Dudley
B.S. Mechanical Engineering / Oakland U.
Blatant controlled demolitions due to free fall acceleration. Evidence of molten metal streams at key structural points during collapse. Photographic evidence of cutter charge angular cuts severing key…
Roy M. Dudley
B.S. Mechanical Engineering / Oakland U.
Daly City, CA
Dual degree in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering. 5 years R&D with Ford Motor Proving Grounds - Special Test Group. 25 years CEO, R.M. Dudley Corporation -- SFO-based consultancy for marketing and business development to global high technology corporations.
Blatant controlled demolitions due to free fall acceleration. Evidence of molten metal streams at key structural points during collapse. Photographic evidence of cutter charge angular cuts severing key girders.
Adam D. Evans
Computer Science
Degreed
It is obvious that this was a controlled demo. I visited the towers for new year 11 months before the demo. There was construction blockaded in the building.…
Adam D. Evans
Degreed
Orlando, FL
Occupation: Computer Science
Network and computer science. Recording studio owner. Family man, Patriot.
It is obvious that this was a controlled demo. I visited the towers for new year 11 months before the demo. There was construction blockaded in the building. The construction was concentrated on the columns which would be the appropriate place to set charges for demo. Security seem extraordinarily tight on those construction areas.
Mathieu Giroux
Fire Prevention
Fire prevention
When explaining 911 to people, I always start with building 7, the building that supposedly collapsed due to small fires. Always funny to see that people do not…
Mathieu Giroux
Fire prevention
Quebec City, QC, Canada
Occupation: Fire Prevention
I went through a college course studying fire prevention. I did numerous street actions in Montreal with the 911 truth group there and still I am trying to get as much info as I can to people around me.
When explaining 911 to people, I always start with building 7, the building that supposedly collapsed due to small fires. Always funny to see that people do not know about that building. There has been a case of a skyscraper in Montreal burning for hours and none of the city experts present had the mere thought it would collapse. Of course, even though the fire destruction was vast, it remained standing. One more well-known case is the tower in Madrid.
John D. Kabitzke, BSChE
B.S Ch. E.
Too many witnesses saying they heard explosions in the lower levels and too many unexplained events, such as, the collapse of Building 7 and the steel columns of…
John D. Kabitzke, BSChE
B.S Ch. E.
Des Moines, IA
Chemical Engineering degree from Iowa State University. Worked as a Civil Engineer in the Air National Guard for 8 years and then changed career to Telecommunications.
Too many witnesses saying they heard explosions in the lower levels and too many unexplained events, such as, the collapse of Building 7 and the steel columns of the trade building appearing to have been purposely weakened.
Dale Webb, Mech.Eng
BS Mechanical Engineering
The evidence is too strong to ignore. - - - - Basic physics and engineering analysis points to an incomplete story being sold to the public. How can…
Dale Webb, Mech.Eng
BS Mechanical Engineering
New Hartford, CT
Graduated in 1981 from Pennsylvania State. - - Worked 18 years in manufacturing and R&D. - - Currently own small musical instrument manufacturing company.
The evidence is too strong to ignore. - - - - Basic physics and engineering analysis points to an incomplete story being sold to the public. How can one accept the fact that temperatures were 1000 F degrees below the melting point of the steel and the presence of the explosive thermite in the dust? - - - - Not to mention the strong evidence of a cover up and prior knowlege of the event. - - - - We can't let this gross injustice go without a proper investigation.
Petition Signatories
Preston Bishop
New Orleans, LA
Occupation: Communications Major
Preston Bishop
New Orleans, LA
Occupation: Communications Major
I am not an architect or engineer, but one does not have to be in order to recognize controlled demolition when he/she sees it.
Many times, planes have hit buildings. Never, before 9/11, had a building collapsed due to collision by plane.
Pamela J. Culbertson
Las Vegas, NV
Occupation: Self Employed
Education: Degreed
Pamela J. Culbertson
Degreed
Las Vegas, NV
Occupation: Self Employed
Am the wife of a contractor. I have personally observed the construction of many buildings and I also know some about demolition and how they fall and whythey may fall the way they do and what factors must be considered and/or dismissed. I was allowed to do a walk through of the Dunes after the preparations were completed before the placement of the explosives for the implotion.
I was watching television as it was happening and will forever be scarred by 9/11 as I watched the implosions of the Towers as I have watched many times in Vegas such as the Dunes, the Stardust Casinos etc... as it is or was important to watch the demolitions in person and it was exactly the same as the Tower's with the exception of the airplane's. I am appalled with our government how they are and the way they have taken our rights and freedom away from us (US citizens). And the People need to stand up and say no more and take back the power we gave them, by voting in ? I can only hope and prey for someone who is truly for the people and make our government pay for their crimes as they make us pay. Reaching for the stars, I know.
Susan C. Serpa, BFA
Worcester, MA
Occupation: Accounting
Education: BFA
Susan C. Serpa, BFA
BFA
Worcester, MA
Occupation: Accounting
(1) Ran Northeast Impeachment Coalition; (2) coordinator for Jobs for Afghans (an exit strategy); and (3) coordinator for National Accountability Network (to end torture). I am an accounting manager for a large law firm in Boston.
There are SO many discrepancies between truth/common sense and the official story, I hardly know where to begin. When speaking with the uninitiated, I usually just ask them to look at videos of acknowledged controlled demolition and video of the Towers falling and to notice the free-fall within their own footprint - an imposiblity without highly developed controls in place well before-hand.
Beverly Trout
West Des Moines, IA
Occupation: Retired
Beverly Trout
West Des Moines, IA
Occupation: Retired
Anomalies researcher; paranormal interest; considerable speaking experience...
No doubt in my mind--inside job!
Fern F. Sweet
Sherman Oaks, CA
Occupation: Actress
Fern F. Sweet
Sherman Oaks, CA
Occupation: Actress
As soon as I read David Ray Griffin's book and saw about 4 different documentaries on 9/11, I knew the truth, as a mere actress. Some of my acting experience: Rockettes; Chicago, A Chorus Line, Dallas, Hunter, Archie's Place, Who's The Boss; etc.
In the wake of evidence, there is no way these three buildings fell. They were demolitioned.
Michael S. Goodman, MA
Madison, WI
Occupation: Retired
Education: MA, Univ. of WI, 1979
Michael S. Goodman, MA
MA, Univ. of WI, 1979
Madison, WI
Occupation: Retired
Homo sapiens
Too bad Henry Kissinger wasn't killed on 9/11!
Eric Olson
Madison, WI
Occupation: Philosophy
Eric Olson
Madison, WI
Occupation: Philosophy
Ebay store owner.
Peter Hornemann
Madison, WI
Occupation: Glass Art
Education: BFA, Glass, Cleveland Inst. of Art, 2004
Peter Hornemann
BFA, Glass, Cleveland Inst. of Art, 2004
Madison, WI
Occupation: Glass Art
A long-time resident of Madison, WI. Well-traveled and deeply concerned about world issues.
Clearly a fraud perpetrated by a cabal of political ideologues hell-bent on wresting power from the people for their own nefarious gains.
Cory Markum
East Peoria, IL
Occupation: Unknown
Education: student
Cory Markum
student
East Peoria, IL
Occupation: Unknown
Learned about this issue online, and I've watched countless documentaries on the subject, and have been active ever since.
I want an honest investigation into the matter.
George A. Danehower
Peoria, IL
Occupation: Unknown
George A. Danehower
Peoria, IL
Occupation: Unknown
Educator--museum education; artist
James Lux
Chicago, IL
Occupation: Unknown
James Lux
Chicago, IL
Occupation: Unknown
Marco Ottomanelli
Merrillville, IN
Occupation: Unknown
Education: student
Marco Ottomanelli
student
Merrillville, IN
Occupation: Unknown
College student, 43 [y.o.], artist, ex-felon and interested in bringing truth to Americans about the many factual conspiracies affecting the future of U.S.
They were an inside job and we must open the eyes of the American people.
Patricia Withers
Forest Park, IL
Occupation: Unknown
Patricia Withers
Forest Park, IL
Occupation: Unknown
Undeniably an inside job of a controlled demolition.
Traci Arts
Middleton, WI
Occupation: Health Care Provider
Education: Degreed
Traci Arts
Degreed
Middleton, WI
Occupation: Health Care Provider
Lysam Fisk
Occupation: Unknown
Education: student
Lysam Fisk
student
Occupation: Unknown
All I need to do is watch those buildings collapse to know what I am seeing--controlled demolition.
Esther Miller
Kearney, MO
Occupation: Unknown
Esther Miller
Kearney, MO
Occupation: Unknown
Anyone who has seen films of the buildings collapsing knows they were brought down by explosives.
Anthony A. Malfatti
Sequim, WA
Occupation: Line Cook
Education: GED
Anthony A. Malfatti
GED
Sequim, WA
Occupation: Line Cook
I'm a line cook, and have been working in restaurants for 20 years! I have been all over the US and love our country, but the lies need to stop.
We wonder why are at war, (lies). It's lies that bring us to war because we are a power hungry species and we don't know our limits! I think the government lies. Who's to say they don't? Do we have proof? Sometimes the answers we look for aren't the ones we want to hear so we all freak out and where does that leave us? No where!
Troy L. Moyer Jr.
Tamaqua, PA
Occupation: Manager In Manufacturing
Troy L. Moyer Jr.
Tamaqua, PA
Occupation: Manager In Manufacturing
I am a 26 year old man with a good job and a family. I was 16 when the towers fell.
At 16 years old I knew at the very moment building #2 fell that this was a farse. I knew there was no physical way a building of that size could fall the way it did from what had Happened to it. I, from that moment, began my research. The day of, I was already on the internet trying to figure out why this really happened. Over the years I came to find out many very unnerving things to say the least. It was a spit in my face. I no longer trust anything the government or mainstream media tell me. It's a shame to live isolated but its the only way I can be sure to escape the deceit.
Micheal S. Parnell, Geologist
Nashville, TN
Occupation: Geology
Education: B.S. in Geosciences
Micheal S. Parnell, Geologist
B.S. in Geosciences
Nashville, TN
Occupation: Geology
I graduated from University of Tennessee with a B.S. in Geosciences. I was employed as an Environmental Consultant for 5 years and am currently unemployed. (Looking! hint..) Geoscience is a multidisciplinary science requiring a background in physics, chemistry, biology and mathematics. In my field I am required to draw on this foundation of disciplines to interpret data utilizing the scientific method, draw conclusions based solely on these data and submit those findings.
I remember that day as viscerally as if it was yesterday. Rage, fear, confusion. National panic. But there was something else. In the coming months the one-sided emotional fervor being stirred up. The war drums being beaten. I am a student of history as well as science. It seemed eerily similar to historical events. Suspicious political maneuvering engaged in by the Bush Administration was rampant. It was the handicapping of the 9/11 Commission by Bush that piqued my skepticism. If there is no issue, why the secrecy? Why the friction? Exclusion of evidence? I began researching around 2004 and allowing myself the option that this can and MAY have happened in our beloved country. Building 7 was the key for me. It had been silenced in the MSM. Blackout. Above all it was a PERFECT collapse. Too perfect.
Carol Parham
East Haddam, CT
Occupation: Healthcare
Education: Washington University
Carol Parham
Washington University
East Haddam, CT
Occupation: Healthcare
My employment/career is in rehabilitation, a functional component of healthcare due to interest in people, improving the quality of life and steering people to make healthy choices. My experiences have given me exposure to many lifestyles, family relationships, chemical and biological sciences and mental health. In addition to career influences, my life interests include anthropology, community life, environmental issues, nature and wildlife. In the process I've taking close interest in following policy making, and understanding political influence.
I am well read on the structural conditions, chemical, temperature, and timing associated with of the collapse of the World Trade Buildings. I do not buy the given story. There are too many conflicting details. I would like to see the truth revealed through honest investigation if that is possible without government or political influence. Unfortunately the inferences of secret motives and some unknown clandestine operation seems most probable and clouds the possibility that the truth will be fully exposed.
Brian K. Mallow
Las Vegas, NV
Occupation: Automotive
Brian K. Mallow
Las Vegas, NV
Occupation: Automotive
We have met the eneny and it is us...it would seem the US. is killing off its own people..why is the big question.
After seeing this video I can say the WTC was blown up...without a doubt..but better yet, who is it really? Us killing us or was it a terrorist attack?
Char M. Cianciola
Las Vegas, NV
Occupation: Lover Of Usa
Education: student
Char M. Cianciola
student
Las Vegas, NV
Occupation: Lover Of Usa
I love my country. I was working for M.L.B. team on 911. Due to the nature of events that day baseball had been cancelled for the first time ever. We were worried that terrorist would attack a stadium of 43,000 people. We worried everyday and made alot of changes after 911. It was crazy I had to do bomb sweeps over 10000 seats everyday to secure the stadium before allowing entry. It was the day that change America 🙁
Well, I've always been interested in getting to the truth behind 911, feeling that there was always more to it. I know Bush is to blame. After watching your video I believe it was blown up wow and to think all these years I thought the collapse was due to jet fuel. This just blows my mind....
Ingrid V. Holck, Musician
Copenhagen, Oesterbro, Denmark
Occupation: Arts
Education: Juilliard School Art Diploma
Ingrid V. Holck, Musician
Juilliard School Art Diploma
Copenhagen, Oesterbro, Denmark
Occupation: Arts
1976-2001 Professional classical musician in various symphony orchestras in Copenhagen, now teaching at the Copenhagen School of Music
I want a new investigation after having read about Building 7 on the internet and heard the testimony of the Danish professor, Niels Harrit. I've also studied videos with Webster Tarpley, David Ray Griffin and Alex Jones
Amber Reynolds
Baytown, TX
Occupation: Retail
Amber Reynolds
Baytown, TX
Occupation: Retail
I just work at Target but I to question how it happened. America has a right to know!
I don't believe it fell as they said. It fell straight down and that just doesn't look right!
Lydia Garcia
Arroyo Seco, NM
Occupation: Graphic Arts
Education: Sociology
Lydia Garcia
Sociology
Arroyo Seco, NM
Occupation: Graphic Arts
I used to work in construction industry and know engineered demolition when I see it.
I used to work in construction industry and know engineered demolition when I see it. Building 7 was never hit by a plane and other than thermite, what would melt those steel girders?
Lee L. Bentley, MS
Arroyo Seco, NM
Occupation: Education
Education: MS Education FSU
Lee L. Bentley, MS
MS Education FSU
Arroyo Seco, NM
Occupation: Education
My working life has been dedicated to diverse fields of design and engineering. Though not degreed, I have worked as primary designer in several solar energy projects as well as innovative architectural designs.
The lack of a through scientific examination will hang like a cloud of suspicion over this seminal event. I believe it is essential to our national unity that the evidence presented be the basis for an investigation to finally clear the air.
Danai Mermiga
Athens, Attica, Greece
Occupation: Artist
Education: Degreed
Danai Mermiga
Degreed
Athens, Attica, Greece
Occupation: Artist
I am a 34 year old painter interested in politics, history and philosophy. I've studied Marketing, and Graphic design. I'm currently living in Europe.
I strongly believe this was engineered, planned and executed by the US government, to help justify wars and police laws all over the world. I strongly believe logic, peace and justice will prevail.
Steve M. Jones
Borger, TX
Occupation: Manufacturing
Steve M. Jones
Borger, TX
Occupation: Manufacturing
Work in a radiator manufacturing plant as Safety Professional, Field Operations Manager, and Head of Maintenence.
If this many professionals want to reopen the investigation, I believe they have a reason for demanding such action, and I am behind them 100%.
Cheryl Greenlee, US Citizen
Desert Hot Springs, CA
Occupation: Intelligent Human
Cheryl Greenlee, US Citizen
Desert Hot Springs, CA
Occupation: Intelligent Human
I am an American who was affected by the 9/11 attacks as was every other one of my fellow citizens. My government failed us miserably and the more this is investigated the more that becomes obvious. I have been many things in my life but the most valuable asset I have is smelling a rat and the 9/11 commission report is full of them.
I am not an expert of anything other than common sense and logic. It takes no expert to see that the official story was incomplete and obviously hampered at every turn from providing an accurate report.
Melissa Larson
Ranchos De Taos, NM
Melissa Larson
Ranchos De Taos, NM
Studied Architecture and worked as freelance draftsperson for twenty years. Currently work as director on nonprofit textile recycling company in Taos, New Mexico. Peace, recycling and truth advocate.
Seems like all the evidence points to something other than the planes causing the twin towers to collapse. I don't think Osama Bin Ladin had anything to do with the attacks. Why kill a man who is probably innocent? Is it just to put this whole matter completely under cover? It would be democratic and scientific to have a complete investigation and determine the real cause of how the buildings collapsed.
Anne Johnson
Cedar Falls, IA
Occupation: Librarian
Education: Master's
Anne Johnson
Master's
Cedar Falls, IA
Occupation: Librarian
Not an engineer or architect, but I'm 65, with a masters in English Education. I taught Composition classes for nine years and seventeen years I've spent in a small public library. I'm retired.
I know all about the PNAC. That opens a lot of avenues of study. I know a controlled demo when I see one or three.
Matthew S. Redabaugh
Petersburg, MI
Occupation: Perpetual Student
Matthew S. Redabaugh
Petersburg, MI
Occupation: Perpetual Student
from the first 4 year degree, apprenticed as a stone mason. self taught carver, sculptor, studied masonry restoration over seas, Italy, Germany. Special Projects Coordinator 19 years International Masonry Inst., Quality Assurance Manager, U of Michigan project. Developed a number of training programs and administered to apprentices, journeymen, architects and engineers. (Arches, Domes and Vaults, Introduction to Stone and Masonry, Color for Masons, Stone Carving) member of ASTM C-18 Dimensional Stone, served as masonry consultant on a number of restoration projects East Coast and Mid-West.
I cannot accept the current theory as presented by our government, none of which makes any sense. As a mason, and through my extensive research of Arches, masonry domes and building structure as essential to developing related courses, looking at photos of the construction of the Towers (see film Man on Wire) coupled with the numerous studies I have read and studied about 911, et al... it just did not happen that those 2 planes took out those incredible structures as we are told, impossible comes to mind.
Wayne Workman
Deep River, ON, Canada
Occupation: Environmental Studies
Wayne Workman
Deep River, ON, Canada
Occupation: Environmental Studies
Have worked in Chalk River for over 30 years in nuclear environmental studies field (tritium research). The area of Sampling for tritium in air is my current focus.
I have been skeptical about authorities suggesting that I think a certain way about geopolitical events (War in Iraq and WMD). I have watched recent TVO's The Agenda with Steve Pakin that has refocused my attention to this, the 10th anniversary of 9/11. What limited footage I have seen of that day's event seems to lead me to believe that the planes crashing into WTC was just a convenient distraction.