What’s the best way to respectfully remember a national tragedy and honor the deaths of thousands of fellow citizens? By giving Glenn Beck money, of course!

Glenn Beck not only fetishizes 9/11, but he exploits this tragedy for his personal gain.  Last year, Glenn Beck launched the 9/12 Project, which describes itself as follows:

The 9-12 Project is designed to bring us all back to the place we were on September 12, 2001.

That’s right. Last year, Glenn Beck started a self-serving “movement” that’s sole purpose was to encourage people to feel as frazzled, terrified and disoriented as they were immediately after 9/11. (Of note: the 9/12 project was basically the proto tea party).

This year, Glenn Beck is upping the contemptibility.  He’s heading to Alaska, where he’ll be holding an 9/11 event with Sarah Palin.

Sarah Palin said she “can think of no better way to commemorate 9/11 than to gather with patriots who will never forget.” Yea, patriots who will never forget…and fork over loads of cash.

This is not a free event:

  • Regular tickets range from $73.75 – 129.50
  • VIP tickets go for $225.00 (this ticket includes a “meet and greet with Glenn Beck)

Glenn Beck holding a for-profit 9/11 event is odious enough.  But, there’s one additional kick in the gut.  Those patriots that are paying Glenn Beck to commemorate 9/11 will be lining the pockets of a guy that once said he “hates 9/11 victims’ families…because they’re always complaining.”