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Monday, November 17, 2008 12:00 AM

Bill Ayers talks back

Sarah Palin called him a terrorist, Barack Obama called him an acquaintance. A Salon editor who knew Ayers back when talks to the ex-Weather Underground member turned Republican talking point.
By Walter Shapiro

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  • Monday, November 17, 2008 04:57 AM

    Likud

    I was appalled by some of the weatherman group's actions but strongly agree that the Vietnam war was a terrible mistake that tainted all who touched the issue.

    But readereader, guess who the U.S. supported since in the late 70's, that terrible terrorist of the King David Bombing, Menachim Begin. These were also the guys who initiated the west bank settlements and continue to resist the pull back of same to allow the Palestinians and chance for their own nation.

    Situations change, Ayers acknowledges there were errors made, I'd like to hear similar insights from Rumsfield and Bush.

    —cycledoc Read cycledoc's other letters

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