BYU places '9/11 truth' professor on paid leave

[pisshead]

score one for freedom!! the anti-freedom pro-big government commie neo-cons who don't dare question the 19 freedom hating muslim conspiracy theory will be happy about this.

i should be fair, because there are just as many idiot 'liberals' who believe the freedom hating muslims controlled by the guy in the cave conspiracy theory.

we won't be free until no one is allowed to question the government!

[align=left]BYU places '9/11 truth' professor on paid leave
Deseret Morning News / Tad Walch | September 8 2006
Brigham Young University placed physics professor Steven Jones on paid leave Thursday while it reviews his involvement in the so-called "9/11 truth movement" that accuses unnamed government agencies of orchestrating the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the World Trade Center.
Steven Jones BYU will conduct an official review of Jones' actions before determining a course of action, university spokeswoman Carri Jenkins said.
Such a review is rare for a professor with "continuing status" at BYU, where Jones has taught since 1985.
Jones was teaching two classes this semester, which began Tuesday. Other professors will cover those classes, and Jones will be allowed to continue to do research in his area of academic study, Jenkins said.
Jones became a celebrity among 9/11 conspiracy-theory groups after he wrote a paper titled "Why Indeed Did the World Trade Center Buildings Collapse?"
The paper was published two weeks ago in the book "9/11 and American Empire: Intellectuals Speak Out" and lays out Jones' hypothesis that the three towers fell because of pre-positioned demolition charges — not because of the planes that hit two of the towers.
When Jones began to share his demolition theory publicly last fall, he politely declined to speculate about who set the charges other than to say terrorist groups couldn't have been the source.
Then, later, he started to speak publicly about research conducted at BYU on materials from ground zero. He said he found evidence of thermite — a compound used in military detonations — in the materials.
In recent weeks, after becoming the co-chairman of the group Scholars for 9/11 Truth, Jones seemed willing to go further, implicating unnamed government groups but not President Bush.
The Deseret Morning News requested a statement from the university Wednesday afternoon for a story it was preparing on Jones and his high-profile role in the 9/11 truth movement. University officials informed Jones of the decision to place him on leave Thursday afternoon and released a statement to the newspaper Thursday night.
"BYU has repeatedly said that it does not endorse assertions made by individual faculty," the statement said. "We are, however, concerned about the increasingly speculative and accusatory nature of these statements by Dr. Jones."
Last fall, BYU faculty posted statements on the university Web site that questioned whether Jones subjected the paper to rigorous academic peer review before he posted it at physics.byu.edu. Jones removed the paper from BYU's Web site Thursday at the university's request.
Efforts to reach Jones Thursday night were not successful. Jones told the Deseret Morning News on Wednesday that his paper had gone through an unusual third round of peer review in what is now an apparently unsuccessful effort to quell concerns on campus.
"BYU remains concerned that Dr. Jones' work on this topic has not been published in appropriate scientific venues," the university statement said.
Jenkins said BYU's reputation was a consideration, too.
"It is a concern when faculty bring the university name into their own personal matters of concern," she said.
Jones, also known for his cold fusion research, provided academic clout to the 9/11 truth movement. C-SPAN repeatedly broadcast a conference that featured Jones this summer. Recent articles about Sept. 11 conspiracy theories that focused at least in part on Jones have appeared in the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Guardian in London and other publications.
Recent rebuttals to the demolition theory have been released by the State Department and the National Institute of Standards and Technology, which published a 10,000-page report on the towers' collapse.
A modified version of Jones' paper was scheduled to be published this week in the online Journal of 9/11 Studies. Jones is a co-editor of the journal.
BYU does not grant tenure, generally regarded as a permanent position, to professors. However, it does give continuing status to professors found worthy after six years on campus.
"Continuing status," Jenkins said, "grants the expectation that faculty members will have continuing employment at the university, although it is not a guarantee.
They still need to meet satisfactory performance levels for scholarship, citizenship and teaching."
The review will be conducted at three levels by the administration, the College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences and the Physics Department.[/align]

pisshead Reviewed by pisshead on 09-08-2006. BYU places '9/11 truth' professor on paid leave score one for freedom!! the anti-freedom pro-big government commie neo-cons who don't dare question the 19 freedom hating muslim conspiracy theory will be happy about this. i should be fair, because there are just as many idiot 'liberals' who believe the freedom hating muslims controlled by the guy in the cave conspiracy theory. we won't be free until no one is allowed to question the government! BYU places '9/11 truth' professor on paid leave Deseret Morning News / Tad Walch | Rating: 5

[Oneironaut]

score one for freedom!! the anti-freedom pro-big government commie neo-cons who don't dare question the 19 freedom hating muslim conspiracy theory will be happy about this.

we won't be free until no one is allowed to question the government!

"Commie neo-cons"? You don't know much about economics, do you?

As for the teacher, that's great news! We shouldn't have 9/11 conspiracy theorists, Holocaust deniers or geocentrists educating the masses. We need people who actually know what they're talking about.

[Breukelen advocaat]

The only university that would even have a professor like Jones is BYU, and he was too much even for them.

"Professor Steven E. Jones, in his lecture, mentioned that he got involved in the 9/11 Truth movement after attending a lecture in Orem by Sarah Menet, the author of "There Is No Death." I was at that same lecture in May 2005. It was very motivational, mostly about preparing for disaster and events prophecied in The Book of Revelations. The lecture was directed towards a majority LDS audience, but was informative and enjoyable for all. You can read more about Sarah Menet at www.thereisnodeath.com and in her book. Her story is very interesting, and as with the 9/11 Truth Movement, whether or not you believe her experience, it's definitley worth looking into. Professor Jones said his wife dragged him out to this lecture and he didn't know exatly what information would be presented. Near the end of her lecture Sarah talked about the government and corruption and that 9/11 was an inside job. That got Professor Jones wanting to learn more and he did; now he is a valuable asset to the 9/11 Truth Movement"

Jones' connection to Sarah Mene:
http://911truthseekers.gnn.tv/blogs/...t_MP3_Download

There Is No Death:
Sarah Menet was pronounced dead but she did not die. Her near death experience (NDE) is one of the most extensive ever recorded. Sarah not only visited the beautiful spirit world, describing the people, their dress, activities, and buildings; but she also visited what could be called "hell" and describes the torment of those committed to that terrible place. She also received answers to many questions such as:
*Why are terrible things allowed to happen to good people?
*Is there a purpose to life here on earth?
*Why is it important to treat others with respect?
*Is it important to be good?
*Is there such a thing as deja vu?
*Is there such a thing as reincarnation?
*What are some of the difficulties that may lie ahead for us on earth?

Sarah was also shown several future events. She saw tall buildings in New York collapsing amidst smoke and debris and people running years before 9/11. (Bold Mine). This was the beginning of other calamities which were to include a great plague suddenly striking several cities in the United States, a nuclear war, and other devastating events.

This happened to her because Sarah, after a lifetime of abuse, difficulty and disappointment, had sought oblivion and death by attempting suicide. She found that it is always wrong to take one's own life, as it frustrates the purposes of life and brings on difficulty and penalty in the world beyond. However, she learned that there are different degrees of seriousness of such actions. She emerged from her experiences with a changed heart, released from the pain and bitterness of abuse and failure and willing to forgive herself and others, something that had completely
http://www.thereisnodeath.com/

Debunking 9/11 conspiracy theories - Steven E. Jones:
http://www.debunking911.com/jones.htm

[Hamlet]

hehehe...it's pretty bad when you're enough of a flake that even a cult like the Mormons throws you out.

[Ozarks]

Pisshead,

Is there ANY conspiracy/boogieman on the internet that you won't automatically "cut & paste" as gospel ?

[Great Spirit]

Pisshead,

Is there ANY conspiracy/boogieman on the internet that you won't automatically "cut & paste" as gospel ?

Hey buddy..how about you go fuck yourself ok!!!??? Don't hate us because we know the truth!!! You're the dumb fucken Amerikan who believes 19 freedom hating Muslims hijacked airplanes with fucking boxcutters!!!! God damn you are fucking stupid son!!!! You hear me??!! YOU'RE FUCKEN STUPID!!!!!

FUCK YOU!!! FUCK YOU!!!! FUCK YOU!!! FUCK YOU!!!!

DEATH TO AMERIKA!!! MAY THE GREAT WHORE OF BABYLON BE JUDGED SWIFTLY!

[Bong30]

I think they had Knifes too GS.....


Did you see those new Bin laden Tapes with the Hijackers?

[Ozarks]

Hey buddy..how about you go fuck yourself ok!!!??? Don't hate us because we know the truth!!! You're the dumb fucken Amerikan who believes 19 freedom hating Muslims hijacked airplanes with fucking boxcutters!!!! God damn you are fucking stupid son!!!! You hear me??!! YOU'RE FUCKEN STUPID!!!!!

FUCK YOU!!! FUCK YOU!!!! FUCK YOU!!! FUCK YOU!!!!

DEATH TO AMERIKA!!! MAY THE GREAT WHORE OF BABYLON BE JUDGED SWIFTLY!

Professional help could also help you with your anger control problem too.:thumbsup:

[Great Spirit]

I think they had Knifes too GS.....


Did you see those new Bin laden Tapes with the Hijackers?

Hey Bong......HOW ABOUT YOU GO FUCK YOURSELF TOO!!!!!!!!!!! YOU HAVE TO BE THE DUMBEST FUCKEN IGNORANT GOD DAMN MOTHER FUCKEN NAZI LIKE FREEDOM HATING FUCKING ASSHOLE I HAVE SEEN ON THESE FUCKEN BOARDS!!!

YOU ARE A BRAINWASHED LITTLE NAZI AMERIAN PIG WHO BELIEVES WHATEVER YOUR GOVERNMENT TELLS YOU!!!!!!! YOU WORK FOR SOMEONE ELSE DONT YOU, YOU LITTLE BITCH ASS MOTHER FUCKER!!!!!

NOW YOU HAVE ME FIRED UP YOU FUCKEN BITCHES!!!!

[Ozarks]

NOW YOU HAVE ME FIRED UP YOU FUCKEN BITCHES!!!!

Maybe you should talk to somebody ?