Excellent Technology, and photos:
http://stj911.org/jones/focus_on_goal.html
As scientists, we look at the evidence, perform experiments, and apply
the Scientific Method. The Greek method was to look at the evidence
(superficially) and then try to explain things through logic and
debate. The Greeks came up with various ideas in this way -- such as
the geocentric theory in which the Earth was at the center of the
universe, and all the stars and planets revolved around the earth.
There were problems with this geocentric explanation, but Plato
insisted that they must "save the hypothesis," and plausible
explanations were found to account for anomalies -- i such as the
retrograde motion of Mars. The philosophical debates and discussions
were seemingly endless; the Dark Ages ensued.
Along came Copernicus, Galileo, Newton and others with their
experiments and observations, and the centuries-old Greek philosophy-
based notions began to crumble. Galileo observed through a telescope
that Jupiter had moons -- which revolved around Jupiter (not the
Earth). He was threatened with torture if he did not recant his
explanation (that the Earth was not at the center). He suffered house
arrest but not torture as he quietly continued his experiments.
In the lifetime of Newton, another experimenter who challenged the
Greek approach, the scientific community worked out a system whereby
scientific studies would be published after review by peers --
qualified experts who could judge the quality of the research. Peer-
reviewed technical journals arose and the peer-review process brought
order to the relative chaos of work up to that time. Now experiments
could be done and written up, then peer-reviewed and published. Peer-
reviewed papers would draw the attention of others. To give an example
of using the modern scientific method, a few colleagues and I are
doing experiments and making observations in a scientific approach to
what really happened at the World Trade Center. It is NOT merely a
plausible explanation or debates about "possibilities" that we seek.
Rather, having seen strong indications of foul play (see
journalof911studies.com/Intersecting_facts_and_Theories_on_911.pdf )
we are looking for hard evidence that would clearly verify an
intentional crime beyond that of 19 hijackers. Ours is a forensic
investigation, looking for a "smoking gun," which would then lead to a
serious criminal investigation.
I do not plan to make a career out of 9/11 research, and I am not
making money from my investigations anyway. We need a formal, solid
investigation of the 9/11 crimes committed, not a long-term study
which endlessly debates all alternatives. I seek such solid evidence
of an insider crime (beyond a reasonable doubt) that some of us will
successfully demand a criminal investigation to confront key
individuals who may have insider information -- within one year, if
possible-- not many.
So what evidence is likely to lead to such a criminal investigation?
As identified in my talk at the University of California at Berkeley,
there are four areas of 9/11 research that are so compelling that they
may quickly lead to the goal of a solid investigation of 9/11 as an un-
solved crime scene. These four areas are:
1. Fall time for WTC 7.
2. Fall times for the Towers.
3. Challenging the NIST report and Fact Sheet.
4. Evidence for use of Thermate reactions: What the WTC dust and
solidified metal reveal.
* Please note that I do not focus only on the thermate-hypothesis,
and I do research in all four areas above. Details are given in my
talk, available here: www.911blogger.com/node/4622 Also:
video.google.com/videoplay?docid=9210704017463126290 )
There are other lines that may compel a criminal investigation even
before one of the above "hard science" research lines bears fruit:
5. Whistleblower statements -- including some individuals yet to
emerge.
6. Who made the stock-market "put-option" trades on American and
United Air Lines in the week before 9/11, indicating clear
foreknowledge of the attacks coupled with greed?
7. The fact that the WTC dust was declared quite safe by the EPA/
National Security Council when it fact scientists had proven it to be
toxic, and the many people now clamoring for justice after being hurt
and misled.
8. Calls for impeachment for war issues, e.g., from a state
legislature or Congress, which scrutinizes the "Bush Doctrine," then
opens the 9/11 question.
9. Pressure from 9/11 Family members, firemen and others for
answers.
10. Direct appeals to Senators and Congresspersons -- who are
charged with an oversight role. I initiated a Petition to this effect,
demanding release of government-held information related to 9/11,
which has since been signed by over 10,000 people. And I am in contact
now with the Congressman from my state, seeking information and
remedy.
We have found evidence for thermates in the molten metal seen pouring
from the South Tower minutes before its collapse, in the sulfidation
and high-temperature corrosion of WTC steel, and in the residues found
in the WTC dust. (Our sample originated from an apartment at 113 Cedar
Street across from the WTC; chain of custody direct from the collector
J. MacKinlay to Dr. Steven Jones). Many other details are given in the
peer-reviewed paper here: journalof911studies.com/volume/200609/
WhyIndeedDidtheWorldTradeCenterBuildingsCompletelyCollapse.pdf . Other
cutter-charges such as HMX and RDX may have also been used; but again,
solid evidence for just one type of incendiary or explosive would be
sufficient to compel a criminal investigation.
Experiments continue, as shown in the photos below, and the results
are consistent with thermate having been used in on 9/11/2001. We have
a series of experiments planned, along with analyses. This research
takes time.
Above: In a fraction of a second, thermate cuts horizontally through a
steel cup. Notice the high-temperature corrosion which occurred.
Right: 1999: "Invention offers a thermite based apparatus and method
for cutting target material [eg, steel] of a substantial thickness ...
linear.. cutting action ..." A prototype has been used to cut through
a steel I-beam.
Below: Proof of Concept. The photograph below shows the one-hole proto-
type device I built to produce a thermate-jet. Thermate is the red
powder in the steel base. The prototype worked well, and the thermate-
jet cut through a piece of structural steel in a fraction of a second.
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