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Subject:	Re: PA censoring journalists again, but repudiating bin Laden...
Newsgroups:	lugnet.off-topic.debate
Date:	Mon, 8 Oct 2001 16:19:28 GMT
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> In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Larry Pieniazek writes: <snipped> It's all one big, ugly mess. However, it comes as no surprise to me that some Palestinians, after years of American supported Israeli occupation and brutality, would praise Bin Laden. It would be different if America WAS actually innocent of supporting Israel, then those Palestinians praising Bin Laden would be way out of line. But of course that's not the case; America IS supporting the Israeli occupation hence it's only fair if Palestinians resent America. So the big question is: Why are we supporting Israel? If America really values freedom and human rights, why do we support Israel--world leader in human rights violations, oppressor of people in the name of their religion, every bit a dirty dog as the Taliban? > But much of the rest of the article discusses how the PA is repudiating bin > Laden support: > > ``It's true that there is an unfair situation and continuous crimes and > killings exerted against the Palestinians,'' he said. ``This does not > justify or give cover for anyone to kill or terrorize innocent civilians.'' > - PA info minister Rabbo > > Bravo for those words, I say. Indeed. I think the best course of action to ensure lasting peace is to not to jump in bed with filthy dogs since all we get is more fleas. Dan

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		Re: PA censoring journalists again, but repudiating bin Laden...
(...) Come now Dan. If OBL did do this. And some Palestinians do support him. I think saying some Palestinians resent America is putting it lightly. (...) Israel is bad Dan. Israel is very bad. They are not quite as bad as the Taliban. Although it (...) (23 years ago, 8-Oct-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

		Re: PA censoring journalists again, but repudiating bin Laden...
(...) I think this may be a bit of a stretch, Dan, and saying it isn't going to convince many people of the justness of your cause. By the way, I think I may have missed your answer to my question about the original UN resolution creating Israel. (I (...) (23 years ago, 8-Oct-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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		PA censoring journalists again, but repudiating bin Laden...
From (URL) start - The Palestinian Authority (news - web sites) also tried to quell expressions of support for the Saudi exile accused of leading the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in the United States. In Gaza City, police fired tear gas, wielded clubs (...) (23 years ago, 8-Oct-01, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)

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