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Iran's foreign minister: Anti-Semitism exists only in West
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Published: 11.12.06, 12:08
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1. A SHAMEFUL & DISGUSTING "conference"
BJ ,   Basel, Switzerland   (12.11.06)
2. FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION!
observation   (12.11.06)
what is oh so "taboo" about Holocast? what makes it any more significant than the death other victims of war? victims of Hiroshima, other WWII, Palestinians, African civil wars? is it more significant because they were Jews? Holocast is as sad as any other crime commited against humanity, and should be open for talk and debate, as much as any other dark historical events.
7. A Sham
Gaurav Joshi ,   New Delhi, India   (12.11.06)
I am sure that this conference is set to propogate a myth in itself and fuel the Arab Muslim World against Jews. Its disgusting to even deny such a catastophe. I wish Mr. Ahmadinejad could get to spend one day as a prisoner at a similar Holocaust camp. Is he illterate?
8. @Observer, 2
Uriel ,   Cro   (12.11.06)
No, but they are not talking about weather Polish were more or less antisemitic, is there something like "collective responsibility", end stuff like that. They are DENYING Shoa. And - above all, they are using Shoa as a ground basis for a existance of Israel: if there is no Shoa, there is no need for state-protector-of-Jews to exist. You get now? Personally, I am not against talking about Shoah - on contrary, I am VERY willing to talk about the phenomenon of mathematical and disciplined genocide of one nation over other, on basis of "bad kind of blood" - but NOT with the pre-prepared conclusions! Science DOES NOT have pre-prepared conclusions! It makes "working hypothesys", then it researches it and QUESTIONS it, and then, in the end, conclusions MOLD that hypothesys - approved or rejected.
9. #2,#3,#4,#5,#6.....
rebab   (12.11.06)
It is so horrible! You do not have the Balls to recognize it. You want to destroy Jews as did the Holocaust. Go to the same place the killers were. The same place Iranian President will go by his dead!!!
10. Observation???
tony ,   PARIS   (12.11.06)
Mr or Mrs Observation,(Who has no name)THIS ,IS AN OBSERVATION.),There is a slight hick in your Title,,Freedom Of Expression,has Nothing in common with the Hate ,and slander of this EVIL Person("president of Iran") ,,claiming that a nation and its people should be wiped off the face of the earth..The jews and the other democracies,have NEVER denied other HOLOCASTS,as you say(Rwanda),The first nation to take interest in the Darfour tragedy were the Israelis,(but of course ,we do not hear much about this,)I suggest you get a little more facts right,before indulging in such "EXPRESSIONS"The Victims of WW2,were not denied recognition,the world knows and has NEVER denied the Count of victims,Who may I remind you WERE NOT ONLY JEWS. If you think the Israelis are un sensible to the Palestinian plight,,You are VERY wrong,,and very misinformed,You obviously have NO idea what you are talking about.You are obviously very unaware of the multitude of manifestations by the ISRAELIS ,FOR THE PALESTINIANS.The real tragedy of the Palestinian people is their LEADERS,The real tragedy in this 'FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION " you are trying to prove,is the LACK of humane feelings ,the IRANIANS,and and all those 60 nations who are attending this MOCK REUNION,have with regard to those who have suffered ;;and all who are still suffering,under these BRUTAL and BLOOD THIRSTY REGIMES,that exploit there people;"HAMAS,JIHAD ISLAMAQUE,and all,ARAB NAtions that use their people and( OIL) as "MARTYRES"Just so that they can use this against the west...And its "OBSERVATIONS" like yours,that put MADMEN like this DISPICABLE and dangerous madman in Teheran in Power. And Lastley,The death of a people or a nation,SHOULD NEVER BE OPEN FOR DEBATE; as you say, IT SHOULD BE Used to open their eyes to these DENYING NATIONS,to the truth of their evil policies... THIS IS MY OBSERVATION.
11. "mock conference"
pierre ,   belgique   (12.11.06)
Every Nation that is taking part in this Rediculous ,and disgusting "Conference",is in fact Laughing at human suffering world wide;Whether it involves,the Jewish people ,Africa,The Palestinians,and The Arab people who are suffering under Harsh Islamic regimes;; This Insane mentally deficient person,who is "President "of the Irainian People;thinks that He has the Power to defy the rest of the world,;;May I remind you that in 1933,another Madman rose to power ,with the exact same Ideology,and aspiring,dreams;;; Even though their consciences will not be touched,I sincerely hope that the Citizens of these Nations do not follow their Racist and anti-semitic leaders. This "Conference"is just another proof of how LOW,Our society can go;just to get more attention;;and to hope for world respect;;;These nations ,deserve nothing less than what Islamique Martyres,hope to get when they murder,innocent women men and children,in the name of Allah,These nations attending this Mock Conference,are condonning world suffering ,sponsored by a MADMAN...May G-D have pity on you...
12. Doublespeak
EM ,   Ra'anana   (12.11.06)
On the one hand this "conference" is an attempt to deny the Holocaust happened, while on the other the organizers claim that the Palestinians should not pay for Nazi's crimes. So...what is it? The Nazis were criminals but there were no victims?
13. To "observation"
Genie ,   UK   (12.11.06)
The Holocaust was a systematic and methodical way of disposing of human beings. It was not a war. The Germans were not fighting against Jews, Gypsies, homosexuals, disabled....the list goes on. They were surplus to requirements. This is what makes it more significant, and trying to make it out to be anything other than what it was is to re-write history. Proper debate can only take place if the truth is told, which is not being done in Iran.
15. to nr 6
megi ,   london   (12.11.06)
well if you believe that then you believe the bible. why dont you read the rest..... about the faith of the enemies of israel. your dooms day is near.
16. "No antisemitism in Muslim countries"
Bechor   (12.11.06)
LOL Tell that to the Jews you expelled from Spain, and then massacred when they refused to leave, liar.
18. THE PALIS ARE PAYING FOR THE CRIMES OF THE ROMANS - NOT NAZI
ANDREW ,   miami,fl   (12.11.06)
PALESTINE BECAME SO IN 150AD AFTER THE ROMANS DESTROYED THE LAST TACES OF ISRAEL AND HADRIAN PROCLAIMED THE AREA "SYRIA -PALESTINA' SINCE THEN WE'VE BEEN TRYING TO GET HOME - NOW WERE HOME...
19. Holocaust Iran
Petra Blumenfel ,   USA   (12.11.06)
What a perverse idiot the Iranians have for a pres. He's calling for ANOTHER Jewish HOLOCAUST while denying the failed efforts of his hero, Hitler, and his successful murdering of 6,000,00 Jews. That is documented, despite his insane claims it didn't. Any and all who side with him are neo Nazis who we will gladly destroy, in a heartbeat. If any sane Muslims would speak up against their own death sealed fate, now is the time. Otherwise, we can assume You welcome more of the IDFs force. Lebanon will be paying for years for the folly of Hezb'allahs brain dead walking "Mullahs". It's ok tho' they like it that way. A lie is all they have plus the cruel poverty and loss of life and national pride.
20. Holocaust Conference
mcsmall ,   Larbert, Scotland   (12.11.06)
it is totally disingenuous of the Iranians to pretend that this is some kind of objective conference. There is plenty of academic research evidence on this subject.Thy besmirch the name of Islam.
23. #3 sameer
israeli ,   israel   (12.11.06)
we are still being killed just because we are Jews, and not just Israelis. Our women and children are still being targeted. Shall we just roll over and die quietly just because Muslims/Arabs think we are dogs/monkeys/pigs and still fail to recognize the State of Israel? A few months ago a group of Israeli Arabs touring in your country were involved in a road traffic accident. Were they properly treated by your authorities? I guess not. It was all over Ynet at the time. Care to refresh your memory?
24. #17
Renee, USA   (12.11.06)
"Inbread?" Since you're living in England, perhaps you should learn to write proper English, you ignorant SOB. Or, maybe, you shouldn't bother because whatever you have to say is just a load of crap, anyway.
25. there is no antisemitism in Iranq
Steve ,   Raleigh   (12.11.06)
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26. typical attack
leo ,   london, uk   (12.11.06)
i am not english (and VERY glad not to be american!!!) - so i had to learn english myself...can u object to the idea not the misspelling of one word? BTW: Crap? Can u point to ANY state/country which is honestly friendly to israel??? people ALL AROUND the world can not stand u...not only me... ;o) u are creating this with your behaviour and attitude, not me!!! ;o)
27. THE STENCH FROM IRAN
Brant ,   Hilton Head   (12.11.06)
There is a horrible stench coming from Iran. It is the smell of hatred; it is the stink of derisive laughter as they watch Jews get uneasy when they see just how easy it is to isolate a people and make them sub-human. It is the odor of the anti-semite, whose latest tactic is to attack the Jew for daring to call him an anti-semite and it is the gagging stink of the big lie; the one that makes it seem the poor "Palestinian" people should not have to pay for "Nazi crimes". That's the worst one because not only does it deny the Holocaust; it denies Jewish history in the land of Israel and conveniently begins the world in 1948. Shame on Iran; shame on all of you who write like that fool calling himself "observation" and, most of all, shame, shame, shame on Carter and Tutu and the rest of us silent Christians who are standing by silent, one more time.
28. to leo and he's gang
debby   (12.11.06)
we dont care if we are not loved in the world. it doesnt make any diffrents. israel is here to make sure that what happen in the ww2 wont happen again viva israel
29. leo - back in your hole
Geno ,   St. Louis, USA   (12.11.06)
have you been drinking, Leo? the dark ages do exist - your personality is a good example. go ahead and throw your lot in with the Iranians. your opinions will be welcomed by the caliphate when they control Europe, veil your women and cut off the heads of their enemies. thank you for letting everyone know that your kind of thinking is still alive and well in Europe. I think you make the point that Jews need a homeland better than any Jew could.
30. NOTHING NEW....
ALAN ,   USA   (12.11.06)
HEY DIDN'T JEWS PRAY AT ARAFAT'S HOSPITAL? ALSO, HISTORY REPEATS AS THIS IS JUST LIKE THE SADDUCCEES CALLING IN ROME TO ELIMINATE THE PHARASEES. THEY WILL COME DOWN TOO. REMEMBER THE STORY OF THE FOX CROSSING THE RIVER, THE FOX WHO GUARDS THE CHICKEN COOP.
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