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crumbbum · 05-18-2003, 06:18 PM

saying that they experienced 9/11 constantly for 50 years trivializes 9/11. The Palestinians danced on 9/11. The term anti-Semitic, despite its literal definition, refers to Jews. The BBC, and the rest of the British press, is biased against Israel- Israel was made a state in spite of British efforts.

There have been many Palestinian civilian casualties. However, Palestinian civilians are not targeted, whereas Israeli civilians are deliberately killed. The Israeli offer at Taba was a more generous offer than the Palestinians will ever get, and Arafat didn't even make a counteroffer- he walked away and launched a terror war against civilians.

"You see, I don't deny atrocities committed by both sides in this conflict."
You have not once acknowledged the barbarity of the Palestinian terror attacks against Israeli civilians, or shown any concern for other massacres in the Middle East, including those against Palestinians that had no connection with the Israelis.

"When I'm ready to base my decisions on Israeli reports, I'm sure we'll see eye to eye."
I have cited 3 different inquiries into the incident, and they were not all Israeli. You have chosen to ignore this fact.

In your opinion, why were the Palestinian refugees left in camps for 55 years? Considering the vast sums of money poured into the camps from the US, EU, UN, and Israel (but not the arab world, incidentally), why haven't living conditions improved?

Why did the Palestinians never demand a state or even autonomy before 1967 when the Egyptians and Jordanians controlled the territories?

If a state next to Israel is what the Palestinians want, then why was the PLO formed in 1964, before Israel controlled the West bank or gaza? What exactly did they plan on liberating?

If there IS a such thing as the Palestinian people, tell me about their history? How far does it go back? Is there a Palestinian language? Is there a unique Palestinian culture? Why is there hero and leader, Arafat, an Egyptian?

In 1948 the State of Israel absorbed nearly 700,000 refugees from the arab world. Why didn't anyone absorb the Palestinian arab refugees?

If the Palestinians have a historical tradition, then why is it that the Jews in Palestine were referred to as "Palestinians" before 1948?

If Israel is evil, and robbed the Palestinians of their homeland, and is an enemy, why do so many Palestinians depend on employment in Israel? Why are 20% of Israelis arabs?

I would like to see truthful answers to these questions.

05-18-2003, 06:18 PM	#57 (permalink)
crumbbum Crazy Location: CT,NYC,NJ(have been all over)	saying that they experienced 9/11 constantly for 50 years trivializes 9/11. The Palestinians danced on 9/11. The term anti-Semitic, despite its literal definition, refers to Jews. The BBC, and the rest of the British press, is biased against Israel- Israel was made a state in spite of British efforts. There have been many Palestinian civilian casualties. However, Palestinian civilians are not targeted, whereas Israeli civilians are deliberately killed. The Israeli offer at Taba was a more generous offer than the Palestinians will ever get, and Arafat didn't even make a counteroffer- he walked away and launched a terror war against civilians. "You see, I don't deny atrocities committed by both sides in this conflict." You have not once acknowledged the barbarity of the Palestinian terror attacks against Israeli civilians, or shown any concern for other massacres in the Middle East, including those against Palestinians that had no connection with the Israelis. "When I'm ready to base my decisions on Israeli reports, I'm sure we'll see eye to eye." I have cited 3 different inquiries into the incident, and they were not all Israeli. You have chosen to ignore this fact. In your opinion, why were the Palestinian refugees left in camps for 55 years? Considering the vast sums of money poured into the camps from the US, EU, UN, and Israel (but not the arab world, incidentally), why haven't living conditions improved? Why did the Palestinians never demand a state or even autonomy before 1967 when the Egyptians and Jordanians controlled the territories? If a state next to Israel is what the Palestinians want, then why was the PLO formed in 1964, before Israel controlled the West bank or gaza? What exactly did they plan on liberating? If there IS a such thing as the Palestinian people, tell me about their history? How far does it go back? Is there a Palestinian language? Is there a unique Palestinian culture? Why is there hero and leader, Arafat, an Egyptian? In 1948 the State of Israel absorbed nearly 700,000 refugees from the arab world. Why didn't anyone absorb the Palestinian arab refugees? If the Palestinians have a historical tradition, then why is it that the Jews in Palestine were referred to as "Palestinians" before 1948? If Israel is evil, and robbed the Palestinians of their homeland, and is an enemy, why do so many Palestinians depend on employment in Israel? Why are 20% of Israelis arabs? I would like to see truthful answers to these questions. __________________ Truth is peace. We are all souls in bodies.