It’s great to question what you hear, but try to be intelligent about it.
Sept. 11 conspiracy theorists miss the “intelligent” part every time they open their mouths. Rather than acknowledge that terrorists took advantage of lapses in security and our government’s general incompetence, they dream.
They dream because it makes them feel important. By being “the few” in “the know,” they can see themselves as grand players in the ultimate contest of good versus evil, and not only that, but because few people buy their story, they take on another self-pleasing role: victims.
Or, the lone wolf. The martyr, perhaps. And standing in these shoes, they dismiss opponents’ arguments one of two ingenious ways: (1) He’s one of them. Or (2) He’s a misguided sheep who doesn’t get it.
Such a large conspiracy would require the cooperation of many people. It would require a network of planning never before seen in this world, and it would then require whoever was involved to keep their mouths shut regardless of money, fame and protection offered in exchange for their revelations. They believe that the same government that couldn’t properly lie to its citizens about Iraq managed to accomplish this feat.
Why?
One word that carries tons of weight. Why? First off, why the planes? Why not blow the buildings up and then blame it on terrorists? Using planes complicates the matter too much. It’s easier just to bomb and then blame; no messy hijackings needed (Good thing the shadow government did not have me on their side.), because when you hijack a plane, you have to deal with the passengers on board.
That’s correct. There were people onboard the plane. They saw the hijackers. That’s not all they did. They also made phone calls. It would make sense to say that these terrified passengers used their cell phones to report what they saw.
Which is why the 9/11 Truthers don’t buy it.
Either the passengers were “in on it,” or the calls were faked. They tend to lean towards the second theory by posing a question: “Did cell phones work at 30,000 feet in 2001?” That is the best they can come up with. I have a question of my own: Why even ask that question? You people aren’t going to believe the answers you receive unless they agree with your stories. Anything from cell phone companies or people who actually know what they’re talking about (yeah … they exist) that does not match your beliefs will be dismissed outright.
Of course, this only occurs when they’re able to pose a question at all. Usually they’re yelling and screaming and ranting at you poor misguided sheep who don’t get it. I think they’re having so much fun they cannot fathom why you wouldn’t want to join in.
They’re just delusional. Self-delusional, actually.
Solid proof lies in their title: 9/11 Truth Movement. The individual members of this group call themselves “9/11 Truthers.”
That title brings a “noble” connotation to the whole mess. As I stated earlier, participation in unraveling a grand cover-up gives meaning to otherwise meaningless lives. It is a false meaning, though, because there is no cover-up. There may be unanswered questions. There may be aspects worth exploring. But cover-up? No.
In fact, I can safely say there is no Sept. 11 conspiracy. Some of you will no doubt ask, “But can you explain why there is no conspiracy?” However, in order to truly do that, you would first have to properly explain why there is a conspiracy. You haven’t. At best, you’re a sideshow attraction in the carnival of thought.
But please don’t fret. The Darwin booth is offering brains as free gifts to the needy. Just make sure you get one because those brains are going fast.
Intelligent design proponents are crowding the booth as we speak.
— Travis Lee is a senior in French. He can be reached at [email protected].
