be visited by anyone with an open mind as to what actually occurred at Ground Zero on 9/11/2001. These are scientists, engineers, and degreed professionals who can not and will not accept the "official" explanation for the free fall collapse of 3 modern, steel structured buildings in less than 8 hours of a single day. No "wingnuts" need apply. I particular, WTC Building 7, which was not hit by any airplane, missile, or projectile collapsed in its own footprint in less than a 10 second span. According to the NIST report on its demise, there were numerous debris/office fires that weakened the entire steel structure so dramatically that it just collapsed under its own weight. That is a finding that this engineer just can not accept. It might be wise at this juncture to follow the actions of Architects and Engineers for 9/11 Truth at AE911Truth.org and their 10th anniversary presentation asking for accountability. This is professional in a way we have not seen yet, so far, for the actions taken place so iconic on that date, but repetitive, so repetitive it boggles the senses. Noam, once again you analysis is right on. Bin Laden got everything he wanted after 9/11 when American leaders decided to preemptively start the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan in retaliation. Bin Laden knew he could never defeat American forces on the battlefield. His plan from the start, as you point out, was to destabilize us economically. He even said as much before 9/11. US