To grasp the reality as to why, after 21 years, so many Americans still do not trust the official explanation of 9/11 is as straightforward or as complicated as answering or explaining one of two critical questions below. Of course, the vastness of 9/11 can never be fully explained by any one question, but to understand why the conspiracy theories continue to exist, consider the questions from a “Truthers” perspective.
One potential pitfall that should be understood when looking at the two critical questions is that one’s position regarding 9/11 rarely relies solely on facts. There is almost always a significant component centered on emotions.