A South Richmond man is speaking out about a controversial sign he placed outside his home on Jahnke Road. Chad Siewert tells 8News he first put up the sign two weeks ago. He believes the September 11th tragedy is a way for the government to gain support for the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Ever since we first aired the story, 8News has been flooded with e-mails and phone calls voicing strong opinions about the message. Siewert also contacted 8News over the weekend for a chance to explain.

"I would like for people to investigate 9-11 for themselves and would like for them to not ignore the fact that members of Bush's own administration are saying 9-11 was an inside job," he says.

Siewert is a former soldier, honorably discharged after serving in Korea.