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I had to make one last comment because its highly important. My firend called me the morning of 9/11 right after the first plane hit, and I like everyone else just sat in horror and disbelief as the events unfolded. It was approximately 4 hours later that I saw that I saw the footage. I thought to myself "you sorry bastards; if you only knew you were cutting your own throats here" the feelings I usually had were replace with quick anger and not caring about my previous stance. Its my usual impression that feelings of anger toward America are there because of the mechanisms and weapondry being used against them. Im sure your well aware of their claims. After watching that I was infuriated.
Then came the spin: Rumors continue to circulate through the internet and other sources that CNN used old footage to fake images of "Palestinians dancing in the street" after the terrorist attack on the USA. These rumors have been debunked by numerous sources, including the American Arab Anti Discrimination Committee (ADC). In an action alert, the ADC says it is "convinced that there is no basis for this allegation," which it characterizes as an "internet hoax." A small group of Palestinian in the village of Nablus really did celebrate the bombing. However, ADC objects strongly to "the fact that footage of the small 'celebrations' were aired continuously, while much larger commemorations, candle-light vigils and other expressions of public grief by Palestinians were ignored. ADC believes that a false impression of the reactions of the Palestinian people to the attacks, which was overwhelmingly negative, has been created by this select use of footage, but not by any falsification or recycling of old footage." The ADC itself has condemned the terrorist attacks and has established a special fund to assist the victims. The ADC website lists similar statements condemning the attacks from throughout the Arab world, along with resources to combat hate crimes against Arabs that have subsequently surged.
It didnt dawn on me until a week later; I saw the footage approximately 4 hours later after the second towers was hit. I remeber my friend calling me stating something to the effect of "you see what did I tell you about those #$@## Palestinians" My clock read around 10:45 am mountain time. Thats an analog clock so give or take a few minutes. Therse no mistaking that I remeber that day clearly. I remeber the footage: it shows Palestiian children being handed candy and dancing in the background.
This was the typical response by Americans (including myself-which spread fast): I watched with disbelief and tears in my eyes when I saw the Palestinians dancing in the street. They were happy about this? I know they don’t think much of America, but can they not feel some remorse for those citizens that died so senselessly and needlessly? I have never danced in the streets at anyone’s death, whether they are American or Palestinian, or anyone else. I think my views on that have changed now, and if it so happened that there was a terrorist attack in Palestine, I can’t say that I’d be upset about it. Personally, I think these Palestinians should be ashamed of themselves. I think anyone else who’s Palestinian should be ashamed of their people.
It wasnt until 10 days later did I realize how this had gotten by me and everyone else that fell for it. I wrote CNN 7 times demanding an explanation, including the journalist and cameraman that shot the footage. I have yet to recieve one, but this is how easy people can be taken. Its clear from the above article the footage is accepted as real today, think about it again do you see the blantent assumption everysone's stupid. It goes beyond insulting, it fills me with rage th think about. Can you guess what the big lie here is?
Im no longer in the military. I served 5 years honorably before being discharge with a injury.
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To confine our attention to terrestrial matters would be to limit the human spirit.- Stephen Hawking
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