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OFKU0 · 09-17-2004, 10:24 AM

Alright. Let me try it this way for the sensitive folks who think this is a jew bashing thread.

Several years ago, the then Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien was on a diplomatic tour of eastern Europe. One of his stops was in Poland to meet that countries dignitaries. A storm of controversy starting brewing because there was not a planned stop at a jewish memorial of holocaust victims. In Canada the Canadian Jewish Congress felt that this was a huge slight that the prime minister wouldn't pay his respects even though that day was not of note as a day of remembrance.

Long story short, the PM made a stop and laid a wreath. The bottom line is that he didn't have to do that. I don't think he was even born while the holocaust ensued. And certainly he had nothing to do with WWII as well. But it was a respectful diplomatic gesture to those who died under such conditions.

Now a hypothetical. What if for some reason the British were in charge of watching jewish settlements in the West Bank in 1982 and for some reason let in Palestinian's to root out the enemy and a massacre of 800 jews happened. Does anyone for any reason think the jews wouldn't be looking for an apology from the Brits or at least some type of acknowledgement of sorrow? What if the Brits reaction of said massacre was 'fuck them',...the jews are always whining about being the victims. How do you think that would go over?

Now back. Is it so unreasonable that the Israeli's pass on condolences since after all, they (Sharon) were apparently in charge of the 'master plan' spearheaded by Sharon? In terms of diplomatic resolve, should the Israeli's make such a gesture or are gestures as such only reserved for them and suffering of jews? Discuss.

09-17-2004, 10:24 AM	#10 (permalink)
OFKU0 Junk	Alright. Let me try it this way for the sensitive folks who think this is a jew bashing thread. Several years ago, the then Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien was on a diplomatic tour of eastern Europe. One of his stops was in Poland to meet that countries dignitaries. A storm of controversy starting brewing because there was not a planned stop at a jewish memorial of holocaust victims. In Canada the Canadian Jewish Congress felt that this was a huge slight that the prime minister wouldn't pay his respects even though that day was not of note as a day of remembrance. Long story short, the PM made a stop and laid a wreath. The bottom line is that he didn't have to do that. I don't think he was even born while the holocaust ensued. And certainly he had nothing to do with WWII as well. But it was a respectful diplomatic gesture to those who died under such conditions. Now a hypothetical. What if for some reason the British were in charge of watching jewish settlements in the West Bank in 1982 and for some reason let in Palestinian's to root out the enemy and a massacre of 800 jews happened. Does anyone for any reason think the jews wouldn't be looking for an apology from the Brits or at least some type of acknowledgement of sorrow? What if the Brits reaction of said massacre was 'fuck them',...the jews are always whining about being the victims. How do you think that would go over? Now back. Is it so unreasonable that the Israeli's pass on condolences since after all, they (Sharon) were apparently in charge of the 'master plan' spearheaded by Sharon? In terms of diplomatic resolve, should the Israeli's make such a gesture or are gestures as such only reserved for them and suffering of jews? Discuss. __________________ " In Canada, you can tell the most blatant lie in a calm voice, and people will believe you over someone who's a little passionate about the truth." David Warren, Western Standard.