Unfortunately, in the fog of war, many sad things happen. We all abhor
the death of innocents wherever or however caused. But terrorism as a
political instrument cannot be permitted under any circumstances. You
cannot justify it whether it be 9/11 or attacks by Hamas with their
indiscriminate rockets.
With respect to that poor kidnapped soldier, Gila Shalit, Hamas has not
even permitted the International Red Cross to see him. Hamas is intent
on ransoming him in exchange for the release of 200 terrorists held in
Israeli detention.
It is naïve for you to think that this organization would not try to run
arms through the blockade in the guise of humanitarian aid. Israel will
permit all humanitarian supplies to enter Gaza, after they inspect for
weapons and through their ports.
I am most disturbed by your pointed reference to an article in the
<MI>New York Times<D> by Tony Judt, as being Jewish. What
possible relevance is one's religion to a discussion of the issues? Is
it more meaningful that a person of the Jewish faith than a non Jew to
raise these issues? If so, does a Catholic who differs with Iran or a
Pole with Poland? It seems that when it comes to Israel, critics are
always identified if they are Jewish. As if Jews are of a different
species of human beings than the rest of humanity. I have no
recollection of a person of Chinese origin identified as such when
discussing Chinese issues.
This is a very subtle form of prejudice and a pervasive undertone code
for anti-Semitism. We all know where that leads.
Jack Lindner
Warren
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