9/11 Conspiracy Theorists

Having lived in New York for most of my life (I only moved out of the state in 2005), 9/11 has special meaning for me. Some might say I have "survivor's guilt", in the sense that I had family not far from Ground Zero, but I didn't lose anyone, thankfully. But many did, and hence, why I feel a bit guilty.

Anyways, it always bugs me when conspiracy theorists try to peddle their viewpoints that 9/11 was perpetrated by the U.S. Government. Popular Mechanics does a great job of disassembling their viewpoints, and pointing out the logical fallacies that are inherent in their arguments. I do have a few points I would like to add, though, after the jump.

So, we're leaving Afghanistan?

            Today, President Barack Obama called for a gradual draw-down of military forces in Afghanistan (Obama Exit Afghanistan). I’m torn about the actual draw-down, because military officials in the Pentagon are skeptical that this is the time to do so , and the situation in Pakistan isn’t getting any better (Afgan worries about draw down). On the other hand, Usama Bin Laden’s death has helped (along with other issues) to create major problems internally and externally with Al Qaeda and the Taliban. And eventually, the coalition will have to draw itself down. That being said, I have some serious reservations about Obama’s plans.