[Capt. Tom]

The man wanted to stay alive until Sept. 11. What was he supposed to do? Kick the bucket and miss his moment of glory??

Good point but their must be muslim doctors who could assist them and keep quiet. Muslims are not obligated to help infidels out. Nor would a muslim want to risk getting his family or themselvces killled for bringing attention to the hijackers.

They must have available muslim medical support here. Why go to the enemy for help? -Tom

[muawiyah]

The letters were probably mailed September 8, before the attack!

See my other comments in other threads in the FR Anthrax section for an explanation of how this all worked.

[Nogbad]

Good point but their must be muslim doctors who could assist them and keep quiet.

Here we get into the realm of pure speculation.
How close were they to the indigenous Arab-Moslem community
(if much exists)
in Florida?

There could be good reason for staying away from US citizens of Arabic background,
who would be in a position to ask probing questions.