Actress Says America 'Responsible In Some Way' For Sept. 11

[a1aara]

Actress Says America 'Responsible In Some Way' For Sept. 11

POSTED: 9:16 am EDT April 27, 2005

NEW YORK -- Maggie Gyllenhaal has waded into sensitive political waters by raising questions about Sept. 11 and American foreign policy.
The 27-year-old actress, who stars in a new film about the 2001 terror attacks on the World Trade Center, said in an interview last week that the United States "is responsible in some way" for the attacks.

A fan Web site devoted to Gyllenhaal was overwhelmed with criticism, forcing the site's editor to remove the ability to post messages "because it's gotten too outta hand."

In a statement issued Monday by her publicist, Gyllenhaal said Sept. 11 was "an occasion to be brave enough to ask some serious questions about America's role in the world. Because it is always useful as individuals or nations to ask how we may have knowingly or unknowingly contributed to this conflict.

"Not to have the courage to ask these questions of ourselves is to betray the victims of 9/11."

She also expressed her grief for "everyone who suffered and everyone who died in the catastrophe."

Gyllenhall stars in "The Great New Wonderful," which features stories about people living in New York in the aftermath of the terror attacks. The movie is being shown at the Tribeca Film Festival, which was founded by Robert De Niro to help revitalize downtown Manhattan after Sept. 11.

Her screen credits also include "Secretary," "Mona Lisa Smile" and "Donnie Darko." She is the older sister of actor Jake Gyllenhaal. She lives in Manhattan.

[HawaiianGator]

she is welcome to depart the country at once. i hear france is a good place for people such as her.

[RinglingRingling]

she is welcome to depart the country at once. i hear france is a good place for people such as her.

Thank you for that... brilliant statement.

[nycparrothead]

She lives in Manhattan

So, ya think I can find her and beat the stupid out of her?

[jollymon345]

And who is this dumbass anyway? If she dosen't like it she can leave.

[rednekkPH]

She lives in Manhattan

So, ya think I can find her and beat the stupid out of her?

That's alot of stupid. Hell, you have to be made of at least 90% stupid just to reside in Manhattan.

[buffettbride]

She lives in Manhattan

So, ya think I can find her and beat the stupid out of her?

That's alot of stupid. Hell, you have to be made of at least 90% stupid just to reside in Manhattan.

So what is Shane for the other 10%?

[rednekkPH]

She lives in Manhattan

So, ya think I can find her and beat the stupid out of her?

That's alot of stupid. Hell, you have to be made of at least 90% stupid just to reside in Manhattan.

So what is Shane for the other 10%?

Ugly.

[PHBeerman]

Looks like another freak taking to Fatass Moore/Moronic former host of politically Incorrect route. I hope it works out better for her than it did for them.

[Elrod]

Never heard of her.

[nycparrothead]

She lives in Manhattan

So, ya think I can find her and beat the stupid out of her?

That's alot of stupid. Hell, you have to be made of at least 90% stupid just to reside in Manhattan.

So what is Shane for the other 10%?

Ugly.

Shut up.. I know you love me ya friggin' hick!

[rednekkPH]

She lives in Manhattan

So, ya think I can find her and beat the stupid out of her?

That's alot of stupid. Hell, you have to be made of at least 90% stupid just to reside in Manhattan.

So what is Shane for the other 10%?

Ugly.

Shut up.. I know you love me ya friggin' hick!

I said you were stupid and ugly. I never said I didn't love ya.

[DonnaKayDunbar]

Looks like another freak taking to Fatass Moore/Moronic former host of politically Incorrect route. I hope it works out better for her than it did for them.

I'd say it worked out pretty well for Michael Moore. He's not the issue.

But I agree this chick is a bloodycuntrag.

[PHBeerman]

Looks like another freak taking to Fatass Moore/Moronic former host of politically Incorrect route. I hope it works out better for her than it did for them.

I'd say it worked out pretty well for Michael Moore. He's not the issue.

But I agree this chick is a bloodycuntrag.

I think that he lost a lot of respect with his crap. He went from controversial but respected director. To Tim Robbins.

[GrannaC]

Looks like another freak taking to Fatass Moore/Moronic former host of politically Incorrect route. I hope it works out better for her than it did for them.

I'd say it worked out pretty well for Michael Moore. He's not the issue.

But I agree this chick is a bloodycuntrag.

There's a visual I'd like to get out of my head immediately!

[ParrotheadGator]

And who is this dumbass anyway? If she dosen't like it she can leave.

You know that doesn't work. How many times has Baldwin, Tim Robbins or Babs threatened to leave the country

I would like to hear her threory on exactly how we were responsible for lunatics highjacking airplanes and crashing them into buildings were innocent men and women were working...

[ph4ever]

the only thing I think the US was guilty of is not realizing the gravity of the information recieved before 9/11 and that was a very understandable mistake. One day you're hearing that the US knew there was plots to do this, the next day to do that.

[ParrotheadGator]

Looks like another freak taking to Fatass Moore/Moronic former host of politically Incorrect route. I hope it works out better for her than it did for them.

I'd say it worked out pretty well for Michael Moore. He's not the issue.

But I agree this chick is a bloodycuntrag.

I think that he lost a lot of respect with his crap. He went from controversial but respected director. To Tim Robbins.

He was a respected director? Bowling for Columbine was full of biased reporting and some flat out lies.

[PHBeerman]

Looks like another freak taking to Fatass Moore/Moronic former host of politically Incorrect route. I hope it works out better for her than it did for them.

I'd say it worked out pretty well for Michael Moore. He's not the issue.

But I agree this chick is a bloodycuntrag.

I think that he lost a lot of respect with his crap. He went from controversial but respected director. To Tim Robbins.

He was a respected director? Bowling for Columbine was full of biased reporting and some flat out lies.

Sorry I should have put somewhat in front of the respected.

[a1aara]

Looks like another freak taking to Fatass Moore/Moronic former host of politically Incorrect route. I hope it works out better for her than it did for them.

Moore made the highest grossing documentary of all time. Won awards for it.

Bill Mahr has had a show on HBO for years.