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Re: Conflict in the Middle East
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Sat, 6 Apr 2002 11:05:03 GMT
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I think that every single assertion in this note is incorrect. I'm not sure
that I've ever seen that happen before. Oh, no...I was wrong. The first two
sentences are reasonable.
Chris
In lugnet.off-topic.debate, James Trobaugh writes:
> The situation in the Middle East is complicated. Both sides have points to
> be made and complaints that deserve a hearing. But there are stark
> differences between the two – and these differences paint a clear picture of
> who wears the black hat and who dons the white one.
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> Israel is clearly prepared to recognize the existence of a Palestinian
> State. The Palestinians are clearly unprepared to recognize the existence
> of a Jewish State.
>
> Palestinian terrorists target Israeli civilians. Israel targets those who
> target their innocent citizens.
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> Israelis teach their children tolerance of Palestinians. Palestinians teach
> their children hatred of Jews.
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> We could go on. Suffice it to say that almost ALL of the concessions in
> peace discussions over the past few years have been made by Israel. The
> more Israel appears to be willing to give, the more the Arab world demands.
> It’s clear that nothing will satisfy Islamic and Palestinian fanatics short
> of the complete and utter destruction of Israel and the expulsion of all
> Jews from the region.
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> Oh … and by the way. The hatred of Israel has much more to do with the fact
> that they are a bastion of relative freedom and democratic selection of
> leaders in a region where freedom and democratic principals are greatly
> feared by those in power. Ditto for The United States.
>
> jt
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