The events that occurred on September 11, 2001, are still discussed to this day as there is no consensus regarding what had really happened. Because of this, several conspiracy theories are surrounding the tragedy, with the possibility of an inside job being at the forefront. The adherents of the 9/11 Truth movement believe in a conspiracy theory that the building of the World Trade Center began blowing up even before the impact of the airplane, which points to the possibility of bombs being implanted there, thus increasing the collapse. The conspiracy theory also mentions that there was not enough official information that could explain the occurrences, which can point to a cover-up as well as insiders’ complicity.
In an article for BBC, Bell mentions that the conspiracy theory of 9/11 being an inside job developed hours after the Twin Towers’ collapse, and remains relevant for more than a decade. Those who witnessed the attack on the World Trade Center believed that they had seen the tower blowing up, not because of the impact of the crashing plane. It is thought that the towers were intentionally destroyed. In planned building demolition, explosives are placed strategically.
While one may not see many explosions, the correct placing of bombs can have a severe impact on the building’s structure, leading to its collapse. Furthermore, the speed with which the Twin Towers collapsed also raised concerns among conspiracy theory proponents. The buildings were falling at a very high rate, and the mere collision with an airplane could not provide the necessary impact.
The reasons why the terrorist attack happened may vary within the inside job conspiracy theory. While some believe that the government insiders contributed the bombings to some extent, others think that the officials knew about the imminent danger and failed to warm others or prevent them from happening. Moreover, the responsibility of the US government for the inside job could be associated with providing a reason for starting military action in the Middle East. The attacks could serve as the trigger for the government to begin serious military actions, and having a justification for invading Iraq and Afghanistan was seen as hugely beneficial.
It is also important to note the contribution of Architects & Engineers for 9/11 Truth, Inc., which is a non-profit organization promoting the theory of an inside job-controlled demolition. The organization has repeatedly demanded the government to conduct an independent study into the collapse of the Twin Towers as they were initially constructed of fireproof steel frames that should have prevented the spread of fire.
The theory that 9/11 could be an inside job is believed by many because there is a high degree of secrecy surrounding the explanations of what had happened on that day. The government, thus, should have provided more evidence to the public to reduce the impact of the conspiracy. While there is a consistent governmental version of coordinated terrorist attacks implemented by al-Qaeda against the US, there is evidence that remains unexplained to this day. The lack of transparency is the main issue that supports the conspiracy theory to this day, which concerns the public that believes in an inside job. The fact that the attacks provided a pretext for military action in the Middle East is also questionable and continues fueling the conspiracy theory.
Work Cited
Bell, Chris. “The People Who Think 9/11 May Have Been an ‘Inside Job’.” BBC. 2018. Web.