If you believe NORAD was stood down on 911.....

[PhantomWolf]

Then you need to read this.

Especially the time line and transcripts of what was happening inside NEADS at the time.

[scooter]

www.vanityfair.com/politics/features/2006/08/norad200608

The Vanity Fair NORAD transcripts. A chilling read...

[bazbear]

That said, you'd also have to believe the Canadian's were in on it as well; that's a joint U.S./Canadian installation, and if I recall correctly, commanded or deputy commanded (on a rotating basis) by a Canadian general officer at all times.

Edit: by command, I mean the duty officers in charge.