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Title: Scholars for 9/11 Truth Under Attack
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URL Source: http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/7/prweb406904.htm
Published: Jul 4, 2006
Author: PRWeb
Post Date: 2006-07-04 13:01:09 by valis
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Keywords: Scholars, Threats, 9/11
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Scholars for 9/11 Truth Under Attack Member's children threatened by name, teacher's position under assault Duluth, MN (PRWEB) July 4, 2006 --- The author of an article about the attack on the World Trade Center has found himself under attack for having published it in a new on-line publication, Journal of 9/11 Studies. Entitled "The Flying Elephant", the article discusses evidence that a third airplane was captured on video at the time of the WTC attack. He has now received a thinly-veiled threat against his children, who are cited by name, suggesting it would be a good idea if his article were to simply "go away". Scholars for 9/11 Truth is a non-partisan society of experts and scholars committed to exposing falsehoods and revealing truths about the events of 9/11. The journal, which is archived at http://journalof911studies.com, is its latest attempt to create forums for discussion and debate about these important issues beyond its web site, which is archived at http://st911.org. The author, Reynolds Dixon, a writer and Professor of English, former lecturer and Fellow at Stanford University, has withdrawn from the society. "Threats of this kind have no place in a democratic nation", said James H. Fetzer, the founder of S9/11T. "These are the tactics of brown-shirts and totalitarians who fear the discussion of controversial questions that threaten the government's control over the governed. This is a despicable act and we are not going to back down!" He added that the organization itself will assume responsibility for the study, which Reynolds has relinquished. "We cannot allow advances in understanding what happened on 9/11 to be suppressed by threats to our members. The stakes are simply too high." In Wisconsin, another member of Scholars for 9/11 Truth, Kevin Barrett, who has been active in efforts to inform the American people about discoveries that have been made by Scholars--including that the Twin Towers were destroyed, not by the impact of airplanes or the ensuing fires, but by sophisticated controlled demolition; that Vice President Dick Cheney gave a "stand down" order to not shoot down the plane approaching the Pentagon; and that the FBI has now confirmed that it has "no hard evidence" connecting Osama bin Laden to 9/11--confronts the loss of his job. A Wisconsin legislator, Stephen Nass, Republican of Whitewater, has called for the University of Wisconsin-Madison to immediately fire him from his teaching position. The UW Office of the Provost has announced that it will conduct a 10-day review of Barrett's plans for an introductory fall course in Islam and of his past performance as a teacher at UW-Madison. Provost Patrick Farrell has endorsed his freedom of speech, but "We have an obligation to insure that his course content is academically appropriate, of high quality, and that he is not imposing his views on his students." Prominent experts and scholars who are members of S9/11T include Steven Jones, a professor of physics at Brigham Young University; Morgan Reynolds, former Chief Economist for the Department of Labor in the George W. Bush administration; Bob Bowman, who directed research on the "Star Wars" program in both Republican and Democratic administrations; Andreas von Buelow, the former director of Science and Technology for Germany; and David Ray Griffin, professor emeritus of theology at the Claremont Graduate School and author or editor of four books on the events of 9/11. Concern about academic freedom at UW-Madison extends beyond the Scholars group. Ron Rattner, an attorney from San Francisco, CA, for example, has written to Provost Farrell with the observation that, "When teachers are intimidated against seeking and speaking truth on a campus renowned for its liberal and progressive traditions, we are in trouble". He added, "Universities are for inquiries, not inquisitions. UW must operate in the traditions of La Follette, not McCarthy". Robert La Follette was noted as a progressive leader, while Joe McCarthy portrayed his opponents as subversives. Fetzer observed that the right wing is continuing to attack faculty who speak out on 9/11. "During an appearance on Hannity & Colmes (June 22, 2006), with Ollie North sitting in for Hannity, I made points about controlled demolition, the "stand down" order, and the FBI's position," he said, "but but they were more interested in whether I was discussing these things with my students than whether they were true." On a subsequent appearance on Laura Ingraham's program (June 30, 2006), "She had her staff chanting about 'nutty professors' before I was even introduced. Then, after I made some telling points at the end of the program, they edited their archived copy and cut it off after a long harangue attacking me. That is intellectually dishonest." Many other members of S9/11T, including Morgan Reynolds and David Ray Griffin, have spoken out in defense of academic freedom and in opposition to censorship and curtailing research into 9/11. "These nasty threats against the children of one member and the freedom of speech of another", Fetzer said, "make a sorry statement about this nation on the eve of the 4th of July." Coincidentally, Fetzer will appear with Barrett at the Mid-West Social Forum on Sunday, July 9, 2006, from 9-10:30 AM, at the Student Union of UW-Milwaukee, to discuss 9/11. Contact information: James H. Fetzer, Ph.D. Founder and Co-Chair Scholars for 9/11 Truth http://www.st911.org (218) 726-7269 (office) (218) 724-2706 (home) www.d.umn.edu/~jfetzer/
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#1. To: All, *ARG List* (#0)
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"Debunking 'Caveman' conspiracy theories since 2002" Here's a link to the article at issue: The Flying Elephant: Evidence for Involvement of a Third Jet in the WTC Attacks
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Why did he do this? Capitulating to the would-be fascists will only encourage them.
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And the people attacking the NY Times on the Internet have also indicated that children are fair targets. Do I see a pattern?
Do I see a pattern? John Yew told a CFR meeting in Chicago that the president can order that the testicles of children be crushed in order to extract information from parents. Yes, indeed, a sinister pattern is emerging.
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Yes, indeed, a sinister pattern is emerging. How could I have forgotten that. Just one more obscenity attached to this administration. Just as the Geneva Conventions were intended to protect our own POWs, does this mean this adminstration is giving the okay for their enemies to take the same crimes-against-children stance? There have been accounts of Iraqi children being tortured & raped in front of their parents. I recall one American officer saying he was "uncomfortable" with the "interrogation" he witnessed involving the 16 year old son of the "detainee".
Do we know who it is making these threats?
Prolly Cheney.
lol - thanks for the afternoon laugh.
The Fourth of July is but a memorial day to a memory of a Free nation that once was, but no longer is.
"Freedom and human rights in America are doomed. The U.S. government will lead the American people in ...into an unbearable hell and a choking life." The Fourth of July is but a memorial day to a memory of a Free nation that once was, but no longer is. True, not much to celebrate in the present.
Aw, shucks; they didn't mention my name! I must be wasting my time. My Web site equates to about 320 pages. I must not be doing enough.
I sure don't think so. You may never how your work will affect others. Thanks.
Extraordinary man, Fetzer. There couldn't be anyone better to head up the organization.
ahem..the silence from C-Span is deafening, isn't it?
He is. It's probably his statements in the panel discussion from the LA 911 Conference that C-Span filmed that's keeping them from airing it. At some point, Alex Jones will have it available. It's a must see!
Why bother, everyone knows you are just a shill. :)
God is always good! Thanks. I keep trying to come up with more, but so far, I seem to have said enough. I'm going to have to work on putting all that into book form. Then, to get it published, without getting murdered.
Shill?? Did you say Shill?? Eh, what? I'm in the same league as BAC?? Oh, no! I have to cut my wrists now. Where's that butterknife? {:-))
Sky, you have been fighting the good fight, that I have been negligent in. My thanks, for what little it is worth.
I'm having real doubts about CSPAN airing the LA conference. People have been emailing them and calling, but no movement yet. Mark
Hey, yor site is great. Mark
DVDs of the LA conference are available (apparently) here.
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I misspelled your ping above.
Check out my blog, America, the Bushieful.
The Flying Elephant: Evidence for Involvement of a Third Jet in the WTC Attacks For some reason that video of the plane that shouldn't be there sent me over the edge. I'm afraid they're winning.
I have read the article and my first impression is that the aircraft photographed are flying visual approaches to La Guardia Airport. On a typical approach to either runway 13 or 22 into La Guardia, pilots are cleared to fly slightly west of the Statue of Liberty and then follow the Hudson River northeast bound. A normal approach path takes you very close to where the WTC Towers stood,typically at altitudes such as 2500 or 3500 feet. Even after the first impact, planes continued to land at La Guardia. I have spoken with a pilot that flew a visual approach into La Guardia after the first impact and landed.He could see the burning Tower during the approach.
Thanks. For as much as I've said, I tried to keep it as concise as possible. Maybe the visual presentation needs some work. I write in raw html, so the code is pretty simple.
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#2. To: valis (#1)
#3. To: valis (#0)
The author, Reynolds Dixon, a writer and Professor of English, former lecturer and Fellow at Stanford University, has withdrawn from the society.
#4. To: valis (#0)
He has now received a thinly-veiled threat against his children, who are cited by name, suggesting it would be a good idea if his article were to simply "go away".
#5. To: aristeides (#4)
And the people attacking the NY Times on the Internet have also indicated that children are fair targets.
#6. To: Arator (#5)
the president can order that the testicles of children be crushed in order to extract information from parents.
#7. To: valis (#0)
#8. To: lodwick (#7)
#9. To: tom007 (#8)
#10. To: robin (#6)
1. "These nasty threats against the children of one member and the freedom of speech of another", Fetzer said, "make a sorry statement about this nation on the eve of the 4th of July."
-OBL
"Prohibition...goes beyond the bounds of reason in that it attempts to control a man's appetite by legislation and makes a crime out of things that are not crimes. A prohibition law strikes at the very principles upon which our govt was founded."
- Lincoln
#11. To: IndieTX (#10)
1. "These nasty threats against the children of one member and the freedom of speech of another", Fetzer said, "make a sorry statement about this nation on the eve of the 4th of July."
#12. To: Valis, Christine, Diana, Zipporah, robin, Zoroaster, BTP Holdings, Arator, Brian S, A K A Stone, Bub, mugwort, bluegrass, Bill D Berger, FormerLurker, Uncle Bill, Dakmar, Flintlock, Neil McIver, tom007, aristeides, Burkeman1, Diana (#0)
#13. To: SKYDRIFTER (#12)
I must be wasting my time. My Web site equates to about 320 pages. I must not be doing enough.
#14. To: valis (#0)
"Threats of this kind have no place in a democratic nation", said James H. Fetzer, the founder of S9/11T. "These are the tactics of brown-shirts and totalitarians who fear the discussion of controversial questions that threaten the government's control over the governed. This is a despicable act and we are not going to back down!" He added that the organization itself will assume responsibility for the study, which Reynolds has relinquished. "We cannot allow advances in understanding what happened on 9/11 to be suppressed by threats to our members. The stakes are simply too high."
#15. To: Arator, Kamala (#3)
#16. To: ratcat (#14)
Extraordinary man, Fetzer.
#17. To: SKYDRIFTER (#12)
Aw, shucks; they didn't mention my name!
"It was an interesting day." - President Bush, recalling 9/11 [White House, 1/5/02] More and more of our imports come from overseas. - George W. Bush
#18. To: tom007 (#13)
#19. To: RickyJ (#17)
#20. To: SKYDRIFTER (#18)
Thanks. I keep trying to come up with more, but so far, I seem to have said enough. I'm going to have to work on putting all that into book form. Then, to get it published, without getting murdered.
#21. To: christine (#16)
#22. To: SKYDRIFTER (#12)
#23. To: Kamala, chistine (#22)
#24. To: christine (#23)
#25. To: Arator, Christine, Zipporah, rowdee, Diana (#2)
Here's a link to the article at issue:
#26. To: Arator (#2)
The Flying Elephant: Evidence for Involvement of a Third Jet in the WTC Attacks
#27. To: Kamala (#22)
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