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Tuesday, January 6, 2009 12:00 AM

The Israel rules

America's support of the Gaza attack proves once again that our mythical image of Israel has blinded us to its faults -- a myopia with devastating consequences for both countries.

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  • Tuesday, January 6, 2009 10:28 AM

    Gary Kamiya's Fantastic Piece, "The Israel Rules," One Of The Best On The Subject I've Ever Read

    Wow. Someone in America has finally said it. Someone has finally spoken the truth about Israel. Someone has the courage and moral strength to say what needs to be said.

    And that "someone" is Mr. Gary Kamiya. Mr. Kamiya and his brutally honest, heartfelt essay on the Plight of the Palestinians and Israeli Terror, are EXACTLY what millions of Americans, including myself, have been thinking and feeling about this horrible conflict.

    There will, of course, be apologists for Israel's terrorism, occupation, apartheid and land seizures, but that is inevitable when dealing with fanatics.

    Their ignorance has no bearing on the facts: the truth has been spoken, and spoken well.

    Thank you, Mr. Kamiya, for your exceptional, brave, and honest article. Let us hope that other American commentators find the courage to speak this truth as well.

    Human lives hang in the balance.

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