Thirty-two family members of 9/11 victims have signed a blistering
open letter to former terrorism czar Richard Clarke, accusing him of "profiteering" from the 9/11 tragedy by writing a book and acting to "divide America" with his testimony before the 9/11 Commission:
"The notion of profiteering from anything associated with 9/11 is particularly offensive to all of us....We find Mr. Clarke's actions all the more offensive especially considering the fact that there was always a high possibility that the 9/11 Commission could be used for political gain, especially now, with the presidential election less than eight months away...Surely, Mr. Clarke knew this. Yet he decided to risk the actual and perceived impartiality of this important process to maximize book sales. .."As family and friends of those killed on 9/11, we believe it inappropriate for Mr. Clarke to profit from and politicize 9/11, and further divide America, by his testimony before the 9/11 Commission.
The letter goes on to praise President Bush:
In the immediate aftermath of 9/11, it was President Bush who helped unite America and guide us through that devastating time. Since 9/11, he has taken the fight to the terrorists abroad. He recognizes that America is at war and has made the difficult choices necessary to destroy the terrorists and confront those who harbor them.
Granted, other 9/11 familes have held the opposite view. However, what's important here is to note that neither side has a monopoply on the opinions of the 9/11 familes and the unfortunate trend among the democrats and their willing accomplices in the liberal media to make it appear otherwise needs to be countered.
