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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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    Israel Exceeding Tolerance!

    Israel should have acted forcefully against Hamas when the very First Rocket or Mortar was fired into Israel! Israel's efforts at peaceful negotiations with Hamas are proof positive that they only understand quick, and strong, action! Get off Israel's back, if anyone shot missiles at you what would you do?

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