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Scholars for 9/11 Truth ("S9/11T") includes 300 people of varying backgrounds and expertise.[1] who question the mainstream media and government account of the September 11, 2001 attacks.[2] The group was founded on December 15, 2005.

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Overview

The group argues that the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on 9/11 were likely orchestrated by the US government and that rather than airplane impacts and subsequent fires resulting in the collapse of the Twin Towers, such collapse was actually a "controlled demolition" as a result of explosives planted in the buildings. The group further believes that the investigations by FEMA and NIST of the collapse of the World Trade Center buildings are inadequate, and that crucial facts and questions pertaining to the attacks have been ignored, omitted, or changed by senior government officials. These questions include:

  • What caused building 7 World Trade Center to collapse despite not being hit by a plane?
  • How did all three WTC buildings collapse close to the speed of which they would have collapsed had there been no structural stability at all?
  • What happened to the towers during the collapse?
  • What is the source of molten metal which was observed pooling in the rubble?

The group is petitioning Congress[3] for access to the remaining evidence in order for scientific research to be carried out to determine whether or not explosives were utilized to bring down the WTC buildings. One of their beliefs is that thermite, which can be used to weld or cut metal, played a role in causing the collapse of the towers. They claim this possible presence of thermite throws the entire official government explanation of the collapse into question.[4],[5]

According to the S9/11T website, "The members of S9/11T are encouraged to take an active role by devoting themselves to reporting the results of research on 9/11 to the nation and the world by means of lectures, articles, and other venues."

Theory

According to the organizations research, political forces in the United States government planned and executed the attacks on September 11, 2001. They question the physics involved with the structural collapse of the World Trade Center Plaza, assert that five of the nineteen high-jackers were interviewed by the BBC months after the attack, and suspect thermite (or other high explosive) was packed around support beams in the towers prior to the attack.

Members

Scholars for Truth's membership includes approximately 75 academics. Members included in this society are:

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Steven E. Jones:
Professor of physics, Brigham Young University, co-chair of S9/11T, and an editor of its forthcoming publication, Journal for 9/11 Studies.[6]

James H. Fetzer:
McKnight Professor of Philosophy at the University of Minnesota, Duluth and co-chair of S9/11T. [7]

Paul W. Rea humanities lecturer at St. Mary's College in Moraga [8]
Stephen LeRoy an economics professor at UC Santa Barbara who has been a visiting economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco[8]
Tracy Belvins a research scientist in bioengineering at Rice University [8]
David Gabbard an education professor at East Carolina.[9] [10]
Daniel Orr retired economics chair at the University of Illinois [11] [10]
Kevin Barrett adjunct lecturer at the University of Wisconsin on the subject of Islam: Religion and Culture.[12],[13],[14],[15]
Robert M. Bowman Former director of the US Advanced Space Programs Development in the Carter and Ford administrations, former Air Force Lieutenant Colonel with 101 combat missions. Bowman also holds a Ph.D. in Aeronautics and Nuclear Engineering, and is currently attempting to run for Congress in Florida. Bowman has never held an academic position at any university. [16],[17],[18]
Daniele Ganser ETH Zurich
David Ray Griffin Professor of philosophy of religion and theology emeritus at the Claremont School of Theology.
Wayne Madsen investigative journalist, author, and syndicated columnist. [19]
John McMurtry FRSC, moral philosopher, ethicist, and author of six books on public policy issues, who works at the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada.
Don Paul American peace movement activist, writer, musician, and poet.
Kevin Ryan former Site Manager for Environmental Health Laboratories in South Bend, Indiana, a subsidiary of Underwriters Labs(UL) responsible for water testing. He was fired after publicly challenging UL's conclusions regarding the collapse of the WTC.
Webster G. Tarpley author of George Bush: The Unauthorized Biography (1992) and 9/11 Synthetic Terror: Made in USA (2005-6), historian and terrorism expert.
Andreas von Bülow former state-secretary in the German Defense Ministry, minister for research and technology, and member of Parliament for 25 years.
William Woodward Professor of psychology[20]

Criticism

Some critics assert that there are no structural engineers listed as members of the group, and note that the engineers involved with the scholars have little relevant work with the appropriate disciplines related to structural engineering or controlled demolitions, and also note that none of the research by the group members has yet to be published in any peer reviewed science journal.[21] More recently, former members Judy Wood and Morgan Reynolds resigned from the association on August 23, 2006 criticizing both Prof. Jones and the Journal for 9/11 Studies. [5].

Critics also note that of the 139,000 members of the American Society of Civil Engineers, not one is a member of the Scholars for 9/11 Truth.[6]

Media coverage and works

Televised symposia:

Television Interviews:

Radio Interviews:

Papers:

  • “Why Indeed Did the WTC Buildings Collapse?” by Steven E. Jones, Ph.D. [8]

Books:

  • Marrs, Jim (journalist). Inside Job. Origin Press, 2004. 240 p.


"Reclaiming Our Future" conference

In July 2006, many members of the group met in Chicago, Illinois, for a conference on 9/11 theories, which was covered by some international media.[22]

See also

References

  1. ^ Scholars for 9-11 Truth: Who Are We?
  2. ^ Pope, Justin (2006, August 6). "9/11 Conspiracy Theories Persist, Thrive". The Washington Post. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  3. ^ thepetitionsite.com: Scholars Call for Release of 9/11 Information
  4. ^ CNN: 9/11 conspiracy theorists energized
  5. ^ Canada National Post: A theory that just won't die
  6. ^ Brigham Young University: Dr. Steven E. Jones
  7. ^ University of Minnesota Duluth: James H. Fetzer
  8. ^ a b c San Francisco Chronicle [1]
  9. ^ CNN August 6, 2006
  10. ^ a b http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory?id=2279929&page=2
  11. ^ [2]
  12. ^ Curriculum in "UW Instructor Defends Plan to Teach 9/11 Conspiracy Theory in Class", WKOW 27 News, July 10, 2006
  13. ^ Lincoln Tribune: Activist Claims Bill O'Reilly Threatened Him; File Complaint with FCC
  14. ^ Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: 9-11 flap won't stop UW lecturer
  15. ^ National Ledger: Activist Kevin Barrett Claims Bill O'Reilly Threatened Him
  16. ^ Robert M. Bowman site
  17. ^ Madison Capital-Times: Media hide truth: 9/11 was inside job
  18. ^ Fox News: 'H & C' Update: Supporter Defends Controversial Univ. Lecturer's Theories About 9/11
  19. ^ emediawire: press release
  20. ^ [3] [4]
  21. ^ Professor Steven E. Jones and the "Scholars For 911 Truth"
  22. ^ Canada National Post: A theory that just won't die
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