Mark!
I have great news! Jim Fetzer has agreed to debate you at Franklin Pierce College!!! In fact, the 9/11 Scholars want to move the official Nation 9/11 Debate that is to be held on March 10th 2007 from South Carolina to FPC. Here is the proposal I sent to my boss about the event:
Dr. Nevious,
President George W. Bush has called 9/11 the pivotal moment of the 21st century. I personally am appalled that educators and citizens alike are being written off as conspiracy theorists, and being made to feel ashamed for studying what the president himself has called the “pivotal” moment of this century so far. What happened on September the 11th 2001 is an issue that transcends gender, age, race, religion, or political affiliation.
A recent Poll conducted at Ohio State University has shown that 33% of Americans do not believe the government’s official account of 9/11 (this includes almost half of the families who lost loved ones in the attacks). Many grassroots organizations have sprung up across the country, including an organization founded by Professor Jim Fetzer (of McKnight University at Duluth Minnesota) called Scholars For 9/11 Truth. Scholars for 9/11 Truth has over 400 members that include esteemed professors from colleges across the nation. Since it seems that so many Americans are affected by this, I have a hard time dealing with the fact that the mainstream press is not covering this dissent in our country.
When I went to New York City on the five year anniversary of the attacks, I had the opportunity to meet with many prominent members of the 9/11 Truth Movement, as well as outspoken critics of the movement. While there I learned that there are plans to hold a national 9/11 debate on March 10th, 2007 in South Carolina. However, the 9/11 Truth Scholars were having trouble finding anyone who wanted to seriously debate their research. The next day, I found someone who is foaming at the mouth to do so.
Franklin Pierce College Alumni, Mark Roberts (class of 1986) has worked on many pieces that “debunk” the supposed conspiracy theories about 9/11. I have been in contact with him since meeting him and he has expressed interest in coming to Franklin Pierce to participate in a debate with anyone who would like to debate him on the issue.
This past Friday I placed a call to Professor Jim Fetzer (founder of Scholars for 9/11 Truth). When I told him about Mark Roberts he immediately volunteered to debate him. In fact, he has expressed interest in moving the official 9/11 Debate from South Carolina to Franklin Pierce College. With your permission I would like to be in charge of the organization of the official 9/11 debate to be held in the Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communication at Franklin Pierce College.
The event would be done with the utmost respect to the sensitivity of the issue, with an impartial moderator, and give both sides an opportunity to present well crafted theories that they have created through scientific evaluation. I’m sure that you are hesitant, and rightfully so. However, this is an issue that I think is about to become very mainstream and widespread, and I want Franklin Pierce College to be one of the first outlets to address an issue that is very important to many Americans.
Regardless of my personal stance on the subject, our founding fathers went on record saying that dissent within the nation is a positive thing. This is an issue that cannot, and must not be ignored. Please take the time to seriously consider my request, and the importance of this event.
Regards,
Justin A. Martell
I am waiting for a response, and once I get that I will give you a heads up as to whether the debate is a go. What are your thoughts?
Regards,
Justin
