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Leftists take Palestinians to the beach
Naomi Reichman
Published: 25.07.10, 19:07
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31. to #20 good maybe you would like to send your children
ghostq   (07.26.10)
to herodion they never been there, but you will have to ride in harmor car, palis my hurt you.
32. #14 poor Kids of Colorado
Tim ,   LA   (07.26.10)
So why don't you do something useful once in your life and take them to the US Coasts instead of whining? Are you too afraid that Californian lifeguards might not like them?
33. #28 - Palestinians are from your country
lara ,   Australia   (07.26.10)
These comments arent nationalism, they are racist. They are descriminating against people based on their race and religion. These people along with their parents and grandparents and great grandparents were born in that land. Compare how many generations of your family have been born there and then comment on your patriotic nationalism.
34. #7 Reality Check Everyone....
Warren ,   Israel   (07.26.10)
While I enjoy to see happiness. It is not our responsibility to run the gauntlet of life and death trying to make sure these "Friendly" neighbours of ours enjoy freedom. The truth is that everyone can enjoy freedom if a nation or group of people as a whole just behave and treat each other with respect. I was born and raised in Africa, where there is REAL PROBLEMS SOCIALLY. There are millions of african people that too would like to see the sea, and live in peace but cannot. And the world is so focused on one piece of land, where the truth is that 40-60% of the population would do geonicide against its neighbour, and at least 95% would love to see genocide against their neighbour. Don' forget that these are the descendants of those that fought with hitler against the Allieds. Dont get your lines crossed, deal with problems where there are problems.
35. Kyle in response to your post @ #14:
Wildmandxb ,   M.E.   (07.26.10)
Just to explain to you why you are simply an idiot. People in Colorado, if they wish, can drive to the East or West coast, in order to go to the beach. If they wish for it, they can do it! The difference between them and kids in the West Bank, is that those poor kids would LOVE to go to the beach but they can't because they live under occupation. There is a differrence between " i can't because it's too far" and " I can't because they won't let me" Get it?
36. #19 You're vicious and rude
Cynthia ,   USA   (07.26.10)
Posters are entitled to their opinion. Their comments are not justification for anti-semitism nor are they an expression of greed. Your racism is showing. In reality, there are many disadvantaged, disabled and orphaned Israeli children who would love an outing to the beach. It would mean a lot to them. Like the children of Sderot who spent much of their childhood in bomb shelters.
37. Aw, thanks guys:) we miss our beach!
Salma ,   Palestine   (07.26.10)
What was once Palestine but is no longer accessible to most Palestinians--the Mediterranean Coastline .
38. #36- In that case, I am entitled to my opinion too
lara ,   Australia   (07.26.10)
If people are going to make nasty comments based on someones race, then they should be the last to complain when others make nasty comments about theirs. Is that not a fair statement? Israeli children are allowed to go to the beach, they have that right, but for Palestinian children, it is not a right, it is a privilege and one that many of them may never experience. Israelis are allowed to go on holidays and see the world and are allowed the right of return. Palestinians have to pass through checkpoints and apply for permits just to go to a beach. To condemn the actions of these women for giving them this privilege or to want to revoke it, is in effect racist. They are being denied a basic freedom based on their race. You don't have to agree, just try to understand... Imagine if you were forced to get a permit to go to the beach just because you are Jewish. Would that be racist or fair?
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