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Will Smith angry, says Hitler comment misinterpreted
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Published: 25.12.07, 11:15
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1. What happened Will?
jason white ,   afula,israel   (12.25.07)
Did someone tell you Jews have power in Hollywood? And even Christians would be pissed off at you.
2. I dunno yet Will if I'm still a fan of yours.
(12.25.07)
I'll be keeping my ears opened for anymore slip- ups.
3. Re: #1
Gilan ,   Jerusalem, Israel   (12.25.07)
No Jason, Will was vilified unjustly for the sake of good headlines. I hope he sues the various media outlets (this one included) that ran headlines claiming he said that Hitler was essentially good. He said no such thing.
4. #1 Jason, Jason, Jason
Aharon   (12.25.07)
I know this my be difficult for you to fathom and accept, so I suggest you sit down and get yourself a glass of water before I tell you this big news: Not everyone hates the Jews!!! I know, it's shocking, but it's true. Not everyone hates us! So I suggest you stop treating the human race in general with such hostility, take off your inferiority complex hat, read the statement in its original context, and recognize that the sensationalist media is getting its ratings off your back.
5. will , will , will , will
(12.25.07)
i did not expect and iam shocked on how fast you went back on your words , in a way i dont blame you knowing how many emails and phone calls you received from the zionist movement threatining you , and telling you how it is better for you to fix what you said or your ass will be grass . well i guess you are the first nor the last .....
6. aw, dat cute wittle furwy Will
Tweetie Pie   (12.25.07)
7. Will!Go have a drink with Mel Gibson to forget your troubles
Alan ,   SA   (12.25.07)
8. Will sue the buggers for defamation!
(12.25.07)
9. Adios Will
Petra ,   usa   (12.25.07)
Enjoy your early retirement. At best a two bit actor - at worst just another common anti semite. I wonder if Mel Gibson and he can combine forces and make their own ' "hiltlers life story' movie? What an ignorant putz. Every major star has a PR man, where's yours Will? Attending a muslim mosque? Thanks Will, your comments made you a bigger star than you imagined, for all the wrong reasons. Enjoy the last days of your once thriving career.
10. What was wrong ?
charles ,   petach tikva IL   (12.25.07)
He said that he was thinking that hitler when he waked up was going to do something "good" . With his ideas , everything he did was good . Of course , not many people , and certainly not Jews , will agree with his ideas , will think they were good , the contrary . I don't see any reason to attack this actor , only people distorting what he said will do it . Sad
11. will said two totally opposite opinions of hitler-which is
debra ,   usa   (12.25.07)
the one will really believes? the first---hitler was a good guy. hey will, you are now officially on record as being a vile antisemite and the whole world knows it, for the rest of your pitiful life. you are really a stupid jerk. my advice to you, will, get some scotch tape so you can have help in closing your mouth to keep you from spontaneously blurting more about your love affair with the misunderstood hitler. you are dreck.
12. Twisted minds.
Ephraim ,   Diaspora   (12.25.07)
I find it incredable how some will attack without mercy those who love the Jews and then write talkbacks defending one who excuses hitler.
13. #9 And u Petra ?
cfs ,   Tlse, France   (12.25.07)
If i understand u: in what "attending a muslim mosquee" is antisemite ? You said "bye bye" to Will Smith because you think he is antisemite and antisemitism is racism. If you think "attending a muslim mosquee" is antisemite so you are a racist too. If Will Smith is a racist, you do not be better than him at my eyes. So bb to u too.
14. Media just looking for headlines to sell papers!!
Chaya ,   Bat Yam, Israel   (12.25.07)
They will twist the truth and manipulate what people said in order to create headlines that 'sell.' I think that Will Smith should sue!!!
15. If Will Smith was misquoted.....
Shoshi ,   Jerusalem   (12.25.07)
If Will Smith was misquoted, then why criticize him? Maybe we should give him the benefit of the doubt since we all know that so much of the media writes stuff for the hype. It's the publication that should be criticized, and not Smith, no?
16. "Adolf Hitler was a vile, heinous vicious killer responsible
ben ,   singapore   (12.25.07)
Ok your movie can play here now ; -) ~
17. let's move on
david kaufman ,   NYC   (12.25.07)
this is a perfect example of an public figure treading into territory he is woefully unprepared for and shooting himself in the foot in the process as we can all ascertain, will smith is not a hitler fan, not a nazi-supporter and not an anti-semite. indeed, smith has visited israel and is clearly on "our" side. it is unfortunate that so may Ynet readers choose to play the race card here -- when smith's race has nothing to do with this psuedo-controversy. smith has proven contrite over his actions and outraged over their misinterpretation this man is no mel gibson let's just move on
18. Wow
JG   (12.25.07)
More important things to be concerned about: Qassams, Iran, Hezbollah, Hamas, Olmert and his wonderful gang of friends destroying Israel from within.
19. NOT ANTISEMETIC!!!!!!!
Mark Tepper ,   Nashua, USA   (12.25.07)
STOP, STOP THIS USELESS CHAT ABOUT WILL SMITH! GET A LIFE, HE"S NOT ANTISEMETIC.
20. Ephraim , don't distord what i wrote
charles ,   petach tikva   (12.25.07)
but this is probably the way you and your alikes behave . You don't love Jews , you only want to convert us to your sect , and for this you put on your "jewish loving" mask .
21. debra , read well what this actor said
charles ,   petach tikva   (12.25.07)
He did'nt say that hitler was a good guy , he said that this hitler when he wake up , wanted to do things , good for himself , in his eyes . I don't know who is the stupid here , maybe people who don't understand what this actor said ?
22. we love u will! dont listen to these scumbags!
(12.25.07)
23. Read between the lines...again
Steve ,   UK   (12.25.07)
I posted this last night, I'll do it again. If I'm out to kill 5 people today, I'm not thinking about how evil I am, or who else it's going to affect, I want those 5 people dead. This is what Smith is pointing out: I, personally, may THINK I'm doing something good and right, but it doesn't mean I AM a good and right person. His first quote, to paraphrase, was "hitler did what HE thought was good." Not what Will Smith thought was good. Get it?? I'm not a Will Smith fan but I can see media manipulation all over this.
24. Will Smith and hypersensitivity
Sheila ,   Jerusalem Israel   (12.25.07)
I am certain that an intelligent man like Will Smith meant no ill intent, his words were meant to show that even the MOST DIABOLICAL PERSON IN MODERN HISTORY woke up in the morning believeing he was doing the right thing. Smith is right - that is the manner of a meglomaniac.
25. WILL SHOWED EASY FORGIVENESS OF hitler, CALLOUS DISREGARD
MOSHE ,   US   (12.25.07)
BYOF THE FACTS & READY HURT FOR THE JEWISH PEOPLE. DURING THE TIME OF THE COMMON ERA, JEWS WERE 10% OF THE WORLD'S POPULATION OR 10 MILLION. 2 1/5 MILLION LIVING IN ISRAEL, 2 1/5 MILLION BETWEEN THE TIGRESS & EUPHRATES & THE REST DISPERSED. WE WERE DIMINISHED SUBSTANTIALLY BY THE PERSECUTION BY CHRISTIANS & THE CHRISTIAN CHURCHS. WILL'S COMMENTS MINIMIZE THE GRIEVOUSNESS OF OUR HISTORY DISTANCING CHRISTIAN RESPONSIBILITY FROM THEIR DASTARDLY DEEDS & CALLOUSLY JUSTIFYING FUTURE HARM FOR JEWS. IF ANY JEW WOULD HAVE MADE COMMENTS MINIMALIZING AFRICAN AMERICAN SLAVERY, THEIR LEADERS WOULD HAVE QUICKLY CRIED RACISM. MOSHE
26. you're a good "boy" Will
joell ,   usa   (12.25.07)
we understand you forgot your place. you can continue making movies & $millions, but don't let it happen again.
27. 'For your own good'
Damir ,   Russia   (12.25.07)
'I thought you'd like it' 'I meant it for the best' 'The end justify the means' Under these slogans worst atrocities were committed.
28. Reputation of Daily Record & YNet
Meir Moses ,   Vancouver   (12.25.07)
The Daily Record is simply amongst the lowest tabloid fodder available in the UK. It's Israeli equivalent is Yediot. Journalistic integrity & quality are strangers to these publications and the naive outrage shown by readers to every bit of rubbish published by said papers is hilarious. Proper journalism in Israel has been virtually destroyed by greed and sensation. Wake up people.
29. # 26, Joell - you with the KKK?
mutha ,   got yo number, punk   (12.25.07)
Your post indicates that if not, you would be most welcome into their little club. Got a sheet?
30. to #4 You probably flunked reading comprehension
jason white ,   afula,israel   (12.25.07)
I never stated everyone hates the Jews. But plenty of afro Americans do. I do not have an inferiority complex,quite the opposite when I read talk backs from pseudo shrinks like yourself. Finally you can take that glass of water and put your pinhead inside and drown.
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