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Esther Pollard: Jonathan in surgery
Aviel Magnezi
Published: 02.08.11, 18:49
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1. Both Jonathan and Esther Pollard ...
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (08.02.11)
are in my thoughts and prayers. Jonathan, for his renal failure; Esther for her Stage IV breast cancer. They have both been treated shamefully.
2. oh this is a shame
(08.02.11)
3. free pollard
daniel mostrel ,   paris france   (08.02.11)
america is not our friend ; thre cruelty shown toward yonathan pollard is a sad proof; free pollard now
4. I am so glad he is out of prison
Sheik rattle & roll ,   USA   (08.02.11)
so he can taste the freedom that he will never have. He betrayed "his country" and deserves exactly what he is getting. His acts of treason will never be forgotten by the American public regardless of what his religion is. The more Israel makes noise the longer he should remain as a federal prisoner. If Israel and Israeli's would stop making this traitor a hero maybe then the American public will say enough is enough, however keep on reminding us of his betrayal and we will keep on looking at his sentence as it is what it is and he got what he deserves.
5. ***Sarah***at1, I join Your thoughts and prayers.
Chris Rettenmoser ,   Bayerisch Gmain Germ   (08.02.11)
6. Why ?President Obama .Are you a cruel man ??
Roland Seener ,   London England   (08.02.11)
7. Pollard
Arie ,   USA   (08.02.11)
Refuah shleimah!
8. To: No. 4
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (08.02.11)
Spies who have been far more damaging to United States interests have been imprisoned for far less than Jonathan Pollard.
9. Cosign on that, Sheik
Cameron ,   USA   (08.02.11)
10. JonathanPollard
Spencer ,   Israel   (08.02.11)
This man should have been freed years ago. With the stroke of a pen Barak HUSSEIN Obama could set him free, but he wont because of his middle name. Mr. Obama, prove me wrong and show that you do have an ounce of human decency in your blood even if you are anti israel and anti Jewish.
11. Helping an ally is hardly betrayal or treason, sheik
Tahl   (08.03.11)
Not if it causes no real damage to your country. And despite many unsubstantiated rumors, Pollard's actions were never proven to do such thing. Hero? Your Justice Department turned him into one, by spitefully screwing him over, grossly violating his plea-bargain, while letting worse offenders walk free. Had his sentence been fair and proportional to his crime, no one would have protested.
12. Jonathan in surgery
suter ,   tel aviv /israel   (08.03.11)
where is the us justice? a murder get out of jail after 15 years, some get even pardonet. obama be human , you dont belive that man have suffert enougth???? let that man go home jonathan i pray for you and pray to for mr. obama may god give him a little more human brand. but by the way: how an muslim born pardone an jew good question ,isnt it???/
13. to nr 4
suter ,   tel aviv /israel   (08.03.11)
u even dont not what you talk about do ,the americain people even know that a man named pollard is till now in prison??? what you talking about the americain people .
14. to number 10
suter ,   tel aviv /israel   (08.03.11)
bravo thats are the rigth words hoppefully mr.hussein obama see your messege ty
15. The Spy who sold out his nation
M. B. ,   Dallas, TX   (08.03.11)
Having done so much damage to the Jews in America by his treachery, this spy should expect to serve his sentence in full. Bringing up the case highlights his notorious lack of loyalty to his own nation and the lack of respect for our laws. He was well paid by Israel to sell his countries secrets. Now he is paying his debt to society.
16. Get well, refua shlema Jonathan, and again shame on Israel.
Michael ,   California, USA   (08.03.11)
We do not hear an apology for what Israel did to Jonathan Pollard. He is a terrible victim, of Israel more than of the U.S.. I keep my fingers crossed for a pardon by President Obama.
17. Jonathan's supporters in the OU , etc.,
pinchas ,   boston   (08.03.11)
have to recruit people like Glen Beck, Rush, Michael Savage,also Mitt Romney, Michelle Bachman and Sarah Palin to their side in order to politicize nationwide (not just among Jews) the problem of Pollard's unjust incaceration-- and also to expose Obama's INDIFFERENCE & CRUELTY in this matter. But forget American Jews and the Democratic party-- they are worthless, they're too busy fighting for gay marriage and Obama's reelection IN 2012.
18. Cry me a river...
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (08.03.11)
19. Why do you defend Pollard Sarah B?
Mark Wilson ,   U.S.A   (08.03.11)
Is it because he is Jewish? If he were a Muslim would you have done the same? Is your loyalty to the U.S or to Israel? I would appreciate HONEST answers to my questions...
20. Superb Strategy #10
Gerry ,   us   (08.03.11)
You've painted President Obama in to a corner. He has no choice but to release the traitor now! LOL Pollard is nothing more than a greedy thief with delusions of being a spy.
21. The Pollards
Goldenrod ,   Amsterdam, Netherlan   (08.03.11)
I wish Mr. and Mrs. Pollard well in their struggles with illness. However, on the question of whether Jonathan Pollard should receive special leniency, I say no. He betrayed his country for money. He admitted his guilt and plea bargained. He violated the terms of the deal by speaking with the press. He could request parole, but he has not done so. He shall remain in prison.
22. Free Health Care
Mark ben Josuf ,   USA   (08.03.11)
Better treatment than most poor women and children in the US who never betrayed anybody. Certainly better than any of the politicians crying for his release would allow even the middle class in the US.
23. Sarah B.
Bob ,   NYC, USA   (08.03.11)
Sarah. Take the USA away from your City/Country. You obviously have only one loyalty. The other moniker is for convenience only. Read Seymour Hersch's article about JP. This man was out for cash, period. He could give a toss about Israel at the time. He was a drug abuser and a dead beat. He attempted to sell secrets to South Africa, Taiwan, and even Pakistan and Iran. He's was/is also clearly mentally unstable. But because he's an "Orthodox Jew" now, that absolves him of everything, right?. JP should be shot as a spy. But then again, maybe rotting is prison is a better punishment. I think it would be wise to choose a different person to idolize. Then again after seeing your previous postings, wisdom is something you seem not to posses. See you next Tuesday.
24. and who the hell is Mark Wilson
Moragh   (08.03.11)
to expect Sarah B, USA to crumble at his feet with a reply. Come on Mark, get your act together, you sound like Obummer Nr. 2! or is it strong wishful thinking. By now the world knows who Sarah B, of the USA/Israel is, but who the hell r u?
25. Refuah Shlema
Froike ,   Brooklyn NY   (08.03.11)
26. Sheik Ur Booty #4
Koose E Mack ,   Brooklyn NY   (08.03.11)
There were Spies, Americans, convicted of Espionage who gave away far greater secrets to the Soviets and received lesser sentences. Pollard was found guilty and served a fair amount of time...so who the Hell are you to judge him? A Red Neck Anti Semitic Hillbilly?
27. @ # 8, 11, 13
Sheik rattle & roll ,   USA   (08.03.11)
Pollard is an American by birth and soon to be death. It should be no concern what so ever of the State of Israel. Just because Israel made him a citizen because they enticed him to spy on his country means nothing to us, His Israeli citizenship will be recognized by Israeli's and Israel only because us Americans don't recognize that citizenship until you take control of his corpse. I am a major supporter of Israel, however this Pollard issue touches a raw nerve with me and it doesn't enhance bilateral relations. Word to the wise let him die in peace because at the end of the day hopefully he will still be an American in prison for treason.
28. #22 mark bj
BEN JABO ,   ISRAEL   (08.03.11)
FYI - Most people in the USA getting pretty damn good treatment, all they have to do is go to a Hospital Emergency Room if they can't afford treatment, the LAW MANDATES that they receive it GRATIS, FREE OF CHARGE, NOBODY IS TURNED AWAY, that’s one of the reason that American Health Care is in trouble, those that don’t pay, receive equal service to those that did These policies are posted in ALL hospital admitting areas and Emergency Rooms, on very large posters, usually in several languages, always including Spanish Even you, if you applied at a Mental Health Clinic, for the treatment you so sorely need, will assuredly be accepted That's the reason that some states are broke, treating peiple, especilly illegals that aplly for treatment Commenting on anything and everything, when questioned you head for the hills Let's settle up on some old matters, before you go on to something new This must be the Year of the Rat in the Chinese calendar, you’ve returned Your nonsense about the Incas, man of that era hadn’t contemplated trips to the moon either. We are discussing about what was actually know, Mohammed knew about Palestine & Jerusalem, nary a mention in the Koran, which proves he didn’t think that they were in the least bit important
29. To: No. 19
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (08.04.11)
No, it has nothing to do with his religion. Here are the balance of my HONEST answers. As you requested. Item 1. Is it because Jonathan Pollard is Jewish? For sure. Hello. Did Alger Hiss go to the electric chair? No. Did Whittaker Chambers go to the electric chair? No. Care to tell me why? Did Jewish Ethel and Julius Rosenberg meet the executioner? Of course they did. Did the true criminals got a free pass? Of course; they did; they were WASPs, not Jewish. Any more questions?
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