I don’t have any basis to doubt the validity of this reporting, but to me the obvious question is, what was the motive was for Saudi Arabia to sponsor 9/11? Where was the benefit to them, given how dependent they are generally on the US?
At minimum, there is no consequence for taking such a stance, and a maximum, it is a badge of honor within more activist circles, said a former U.S. official who specialized in tracking Gulf-based jihadist movements and who spoke on the condition of anonymity because much of his work for the government was classified. Among the more religiously conservative groups, you want to be seen as forward-leaning when it comes to helping fellow Sunnis.
Guess Elana Kagan couldn’t stop this one:
http://atlasshrugs2000.typepad.com/atlas_shrugs/2013/12/911-families-ecstatic-they-can-finally-sue-saudi-arabia.html