Why Aren’t More Americans Suspicious About 911?
by James Buchanan
A sizeable percentage of Americans are suspicious that the 911 attack did not occur exactly as advertised. One source notes that “In August 2004, a Zogby International poll indicated that 49.3% of New York City residents and 41% of New York citizens ‘overall’ say U.S. leaders ‘knew in advance that attacks were planned on or around September 11, 2001, and that they consciously failed to act’ ”
There’s a good explanation why only a minority of people knows the truth. Most people when they’re young spend their all their time with mindless pursuits. Then they get married and have children and they have almost no time for looking at political events in detail.
Politically aware people need a combination of intelligence, an interest in politics and most important of all –fearlessness. The biggest obstacle to learning the truth in politics is cowardice, a desire to be part of the herd, the “accepted” crowd who believe only “acceptable” beliefs. (more…)