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Where Was The Government? In Inquiry Into The Events Of September 11, 2001, Elizabeth A. Bradshaw
Where Was The Government? In Inquiry Into The Events Of September 11, 2001, Elizabeth A. Bradshaw
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The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 have forever changed the geopolitical landscape. Yet despite the significance of such an event, those working in the field of state crime have been reluctant to investigate the role of the United States government in failing to prevent the attacks. Utilizing the five criteria of state crime put forth by Kauzlarich, Mullins and Matthews (2003), the actions and inactions of the National Security Council, the Central Intelligence Agency, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the North American Aerospace Defense Command and the Federal Aviation Administration are examined. Drawing on the testimonies of government officials …