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New York Times 'used fraudulent photo'
Yaakov Lappin
Published: 09.08.06, 20:21
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61. To #45 "Rana"
Leonard ,   San Jose, USA   (08.10.06)
You say “I have a shred of humanity left in me” meaning, I suppose, that people who disagree with your view don’t have a shred of humanity left in them. Does that make it okay to kill them like animals? You characterize the actions of the IDF as “massacres” and “crimes.” How would you characterize what Hizbullah is doing when it send rockets into Israeli neighborhoods? How about when their homicide bombers have targeted civilians? How would you characterize the practice of using civilians as human shields and then using the photos of the dead and wounded as propaganda ? I’m guessing you would characterize that differently, but then you say you’re not “with Hizbullah.” It’s kind of obvious that you’re “with Hizbullah,” at least in terms of your mutual hatred for Jews, so your entire statement lacks credibility--just like the photos. What the fauxtography scandal demonstrates is that people who hate Jews don’t particularly value the truth either.
62. Chicken or Egg? #50
Matt ,   Cleveland, OH   (08.10.06)
Sir, I recommend that you avail yourself of an Arab newspaper (www.arabnews.com or www.dailystar.com.lb). You may not agree with the opinions formed therein, but at least you'll get an ACCURATE view of how the Arab world thinks. Contrary to popular belief, the galaxy does not revolve around Dubya. It revolves around AIPAC.
63. to #61
Rana ,   Lebanon   (08.10.06)
Obviously, you haven't read what i wrote properly - read it again - i emphasized that even if there are fake photos the fatality number is true or close enough - check with Ynet. I said i'm not with Hizbullah but i'm definetley with my country. I'm here in the midst of shelling and the attacks that come though claimed DEFENSIVE are OFFENSIVE. Where R u? Yes, Hizbullah is bombing , mostlly in retaliation - it's a war but ask your sorces how many civilians were killed compared to Lebanese civilians?? and o body mentioned Jews or otherwise - actually many of the civilians killed in Israel were Arabs - due to lack of shelters that the Jews have and other services. Also, the story of Hizbullah using women and children as human shield is the story that your media sells you to justify their killing. I do not care to convince you otherwise, coz it's a hopeless cause, i leave that to international reporteres who have witnesssed the facts here in Lebanon and have the dignity to tell what they saw truthfully.Who said i justify or approve of suicide bombers of any kind?? and who said Hizbullah approves either, obviously u don't know the difference between extremist organizations and other muslims not that you should care and i will not even attempt to explain either
64. to Rana
anon ,   haifa, israel   (08.10.06)
You said: "actually many of the civilians killed in Israel were Arabs - due to lack of shelters that the Jews have and other services." This is absolutely not true, making hyperboles to get a point a cross is not going to help you convince anyone...you're making the mistake as the media by manipulating the facts and fabricating data to make it go your way. You can't take away from the Israeli side of suffering, just as no one can take away from the suffering of the Lebanese. In favor of Israel, however, they have made more of any effort to warn Lebanese civilians about the bombinb and telling them to evacuate...unless the Hizbollah which just strikes without warning, giving people less than 50 seconds to seek shelter.
65. #45 Rana...
DR ,   Florida, USA   (08.10.06)
Why did the people of Lebanon sit and watch as Hezballah built bunkers, moved weapons into neighborhoods and set up shop in S. Lebanon and do nothing??? Your government knew that Hezballah, a terror group, was doing all this and yet your people did nothing. Now you are reaping the rewards of supporting terror. If you do not oppose it, you are part of it. It is very sad that people have to die in war, but war is the product of your countries actions or lack there of.
66. to anon
elissa j   (08.12.06)
yes, you are right! they warned them . They asked them to leave the villages. However, before that they bombed all the roads and the bridges. They asked people in Marwaheen to leave, and when they left they bombed them in their cars, burning them. And yesterday, they allowed the people in Margayon to leave and in their way, they bomarded. !!!!!!!!!!!!!
67. then show that
Danielle ,   Toronto   (08.12.06)
Yes, there are hundreds of dead lebanese, and israelis alike. It should not be a contest as to which group is more affected...both are. but it is. your argument that it doesn't matter that people are viewing a warped perception of this war, because there are still large numbers of dead lebanese..is a scary opinion. If it really is so horrific (which I don't doubt) then show that. I don't want bullshit it my newspapers.
68. New Photo 8/14
Don ,   Phoenixville US   (08.15.06)
The Times has been running a set of photos from Lebanon all day, with a link from the home page. The 4th photo (named 14mide_slide02.jpg) shows a woman in pristine clothes in the midst of dusty rubble. Obviously retouched.
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