There are always a few idiots on the fringes who believe all sorts of conspiracy theories.
Wikipedia's article is worth reading.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conspiracy_theory
What is up with the 9/11 conspiracy theories? It seems very similar to the JFK assassination theories.
I think some of the people who believe in this make the events of that day untrue.
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I'm so confused by this concept, Ms. Sue. Can you explain this to me?
Let's go back to the conspiracy theories about UFOs in the 1950s. Many of us believed that there could be creatures from space who had the technology to fly to Earth. After studying the reports for a while, the government announced that most UFO sightings could be logically explained as natural phenomena. At that, the true UFO believers disbelieved the government, perhaps they didn't trust much of anything the government said. So -- they assumed the government was covering up a dire situation for its own political purposes. Thus was born this conspiracy theory.
As you know, conspiracy theories abound whenever something unusual and distressing happens. They may come from a disbelief in government in general. These beliefs are furthered by publicity from these fringe elements. I lived in Springfield, IL when JFK ran for president. Fliers appeared on cars claiming that Catholics killed Lincoln. From there the conclusion was supposed to be that Catholics were unAmerican. Neighbors brought the pamphlet to me, seeking my opinion. These naive people assumed that since it was in print, it could be correct. Of course, anyone can print or say anything, hoping that it will be believed.
Today, add the fuel of online blogs and fringe talk show and TV personalities. If some of your friends believe something, it's likely that you will also believe it.
The conspiracy theories about 9/11, I believe, have been based on extreme political notions.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/9/11_conspiracy_theories
As you know, conspiracy theories abound whenever something unusual and distressing happens. They may come from a disbelief in government in general. These beliefs are furthered by publicity from these fringe elements. I lived in Springfield, IL when JFK ran for president. Fliers appeared on cars claiming that Catholics killed Lincoln. From there the conclusion was supposed to be that Catholics were unAmerican. Neighbors brought the pamphlet to me, seeking my opinion. These naive people assumed that since it was in print, it could be correct. Of course, anyone can print or say anything, hoping that it will be believed.
Today, add the fuel of online blogs and fringe talk show and TV personalities. If some of your friends believe something, it's likely that you will also believe it.
The conspiracy theories about 9/11, I believe, have been based on extreme political notions.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/9/11_conspiracy_theories
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