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Italy: Court clears cartoonist of anti-Semitism charges
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Published: 30.04.12, 08:45
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1. Mussolini got the trains on time
John Phee ,   SydneyAUSTRALIA   (04.30.12)
Mussulini got that trains running on time (or so legend has it) does that mean he is not a facist & murderer. Hilter got the German ecconony working & crime down does that mean he is not a war criminal. Yes according tp these biased judges.
2. I see...
Igor ,   Germany   (04.30.12)
Being pro-Muslim is a proof that someone is NOT anti-Semite. How about Nazis? Is Hitler's humanitarian work for Sudeten Germans, East Prussian Germans etc. also a proof that he was not an anti-Semite?
3. Wait what?
Henry from New York ,   USA   (04.30.12)
How does humanitarian work eliminate the possibility of one being an anti-Semite? It's not even remotely relevant....
4. All their hatred and slander towards Jews
(04.30.12)
derives from self-hating Jewish Left in Israel and worldwide, especially the media and secular judges in Israel. Italy and the rest of the world considers it ok because it's highly acceptable in Israel.
5. Perhaps "Anti-Jewish" would be the better accusation,
(04.30.12)
as "Anti-Semite" would denote being against Semitic people, of which Arabs and many Muslims are included. The point being, Mr. Senesi is apparently not an Anti-Semite, as the Judge concurre, because he supports the devout Muslims in Pakistan and Afghanistan and their holy Jihadist cause against the offensive Zionist entity/Jewish people. Makes perfect sense, right? As with all things legal, hairsplitting word-picking makes all the difference. I'm sure he'll use the $33,000 well in supporting further "humanitarian" causes....inshallah.
6. Now we can charge judge Emanuela Attura with the same!
tom ,   tel aviv   (04.30.12)
Not only is he antisemitic, but mainly moronic in light of his "citation". Talking about adding insult to injury!
7. Italian logica!!!!!
tiki ,   belgium   (04.30.12)
"He can't be called an Anti Semite because of his humanitarian work"? Hitler wasn't a mass murderer because he loved blond kids with blue eyes?
8. The judgement as quoted here makes no sense at all.
PETER SM ,   AUSTRALIA   (04.30.12)
Sounds like another luseful idiot who crossed the line long ago.
9. Take it to the European court
Sane ,   England   (04.30.12)
He should take it to the European courts. Although on the whole useless and corrupt, they could hardly uphold the 'judges' judgement.
10. Take it to the European court
Sane ,   England   (04.30.12)
He should take it to the European courts. Although on the whole useless and corrupt, they could hardly uphold the 'judges' judgement.
11. I hope he dies
k ,   US   (04.30.12)
people like him should not be allowed to live, what a great feeling it would be to end his life
12. Interesting Logic
Chelm Wiseman ,   Chelm, USA   (04.30.12)
Judge: Anti-Semites are bad people.... Humanitarians are good people... Humanitarian work in Afganistan and Pakistan show that he is a good person... Therefore he can't be an anti-semite Wow, I am speechless
13. To #11
Simon ,   London, UK   (04.30.12)
He drew a cartoon which upset a few people. You think he should die! You wonder why people hate you?
14. #13
Sane ,   England   (04.30.12)
Yes,I understand why people may think he should die because it has been proved time and time again through history that anti-semitism kills. Simple except to anti-semites like the cartoonist and the Judge.
15. How dare he's picking up on Jews ,...
snag ,   USA   (04.30.12)
If this is not enough the dude dare to be active in organization that sends medical aid to needy Muslims. Google on images "Vauro Senesi Fiamma Nirenstein" to appreciate the subject of this case.
16. New Left = Old FASCISM!
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17. Test for so-called "journalists"
(04.30.12)
Does Vauro Senesim dare to show Muhammad with a funny hat killing millions of Muslims in Iraq, Syria, Afghanistan etc. After all, more Muslims have been murdered there last year than in the entire non-Muslim world! By "more" I mean about 1000 times more!
18. Completely illogical!!! Anti-Semitism = anti-JEWISH
Carl ,   USA   (04.30.12)
How does support of ARAB MUSLIMS in third-world countries prove he isn't anti-Semitic? News flash, anti-Semitism refers EXCLUSIVELY to hatred of JEWS, regardless of whether the Jews in question originate from a Semitic country, Europe, or anywhere else. Nor does the term have anything to do with Arabs who also happen to be of semitic descent.
19. 13
k ,   US   (04.30.12)
no people hate us because Jews do not roll over and die like they hope they do people like you should be killed as well the enemies of the Jews should be killed wherever they live
20. #5 wrong
solomon ,   bklyn   (05.01.12)
The English definition of anti-semite is someone who hates Jews. Look it up. You try to use the word 'semite' to detoxify its meaning, while at the same time showing yourself to be an anti-semite. Your legal, hairsplitting and word-picking doesn't make any difference at all. Redefining a word in the English language to absolve you of your hate? Doesn't work. Nice try.
21. not an antisemit?
Eli ,   Israel   (05.02.12)
No, just anti-Jewish. A real humanitarian.
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