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Re: jumping to conclusions
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Sun, 21 Apr 2002 11:34:44 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Scott Arthur writes:
> In lugnet.off-topic.debate, John Neal writes:
> > In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Scott Arthur writes:
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> > These beliefs
> > > mean that I oppose the actions of both "PLO terrorists" and the Israeli
> > > state. My views on human rights and international law, together with my
> > > understanding of recent middle-east history, leads me to sympathize with the
> > > Palestinian people, not with "PLO terrorists". I hope you understand the
> > > distinction between the two.
> >
> > Sorry, there isn't one. The PLO represent the Palestinians. Whatever the PLO
> > does, the Palestinians support them.
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> *sigh*
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> > Anyone who supports the actions of
> > terrorists is just as culpable as the terrorists themselves.
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> In 1953, a unit under command of Ariel Sharon, attacked the village of Qibya
> in Jordan 60+ were murdered. The day after the attack a UN observer said
> that the IDF had forced civilians to stay in their homes whilst they were
> demolished around them. Do you support Sharon?
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> Are there any nations which have not supported terrorists in the past? Your
> own? I won't even bother reciting the terrorist groups your nation has
> supported in the past.
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> > Here's an image for you: Palestinians dancing and celebrating in the streets
> > after 9-11. No sympathy here, buster.
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> Did you ever ask yourself "why"?
I did not expect an answer from you on this. The reality is that anyone who
did celebrate the loss of life on September-11 probably would view those
killed as being supporters of the “Zionist oppressor/aggressor/whatever”.
That is, in the same simplistic manner you think all Palestinians are
terrorists; they may well have viewed all US citizens as their oppressors.
It is clear that education is required on both sides.
Scott A
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| (...) Having this discussion with you is futile-- I *never* said that I thought all Palestinians are terrorists. From your "sighs" in previous posts, it seems to me that you think that you have such a superior command of facts. Have you ever been to (...) (24 years ago, 22-Apr-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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| (...) *sigh* (...) In 1953, a unit under command of Ariel Sharon, attacked the village of Qibya in Jordan 60+ were murdered. The day after the attack a UN observer said that the IDF had forced civilians to stay in their homes whilst they were (...) (24 years ago, 19-Apr-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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