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To: E. Charters who wrote (80746)1/15/2002 9:41:47 AM
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Great quote:
"Of course, there are real mysteries (sometimes even real conspiracies) in the world; there are concentrations of power and networks of influence that deserve to be investigated -- by people who respect the rules of evidence. "

January 13, 2002

'Them': Beyond the Fringe

By RON ROSENBAUM
Do you know the one about the 4,000 Jews who worked at the World Trade Center and got secret instructions to stay home on Sept. 11? What are we to think of people who naively believe in such vicious (and widespread) conspiracy theories? Are they merely silly dupes, or is there something more sinister in their stupidity?

These are the kinds of uncomfortable questions Jon Ronson raises in his often entertaining, more often disturbing, book ''Them.'' (cont)

nytimes.com
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