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White House denies Pollard appeal
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Published: 10.04.12, 01:16
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1. Good
Mike S ,   Phoenix, USA   (04.10.12)
2. If he was a Muslim, he would have been
Israeli 2   (04.10.12)
released 3 years ago as a gesture of "goodwill".
3. It is political suicide to pardon a spy even if that is the
Rivkah   (04.10.12)
right thing to do. For Pollard to be released, he must go to HaShem and ask for that in the name of the Jewish Messiah, Yehoshua, Yahshua, Yeshua, depending on the pronunciation.
4. Equal rights?
marc ,   Belgium   (04.10.12)
5. next step
elhrac ,   USA   (04.10.12)
Peres must refuse Presidential Medal from Obama if this is true.
6. So much for Leftist/Arabist claims Israel" runs" the USA..
PETER SM ,   AUSTRALIA   (04.10.12)
While the W&M so called study did not actually interview any congressmen before putting out their "accademic study". Facts are such an inconvenience.
7. Leftists/Arabists claim Israel controlls the USA? There is a
PETER SM ,   AUSTRALIA   (04.10.12)
lota lot to this Pollard affair. The USA is covering up.
8. 2 israeli idiot - just like osama ben laen huh?...
David   (04.10.12)
9. The decision is cruel. Free Pollard!
Reuven   (04.10.12)
10. Pollard's a hero!
andy prigge ,   ORANGEVILLE   (04.10.12)
I just pray that Pollard would not be used as a pawn like Mr Shalit was. In this case by the usa to get a concession from Israel. G-d it saddens me to pray this but when will You judge america for trying to destroy Israel and bargain it away as if it is the usa's to do so?
11. #2
Robert Morley ,   farmington,wv   (04.10.12)
Amen brother to that......: ) , but again if he was a Muslim he made not been held at all.
12. dear yehudim!
daniel   (04.10.12)
the only protection to face with the reality that is coming,is closer to God with sincere teshuva and with all hear,soul and mind,ein lanu to the my lismoj,rak to avinu shebashamaim "yei ratzon,that we will soon have the merit to see the arrival of the lord king,all gathered at sion,AMEN!
13. Both Views are Understandable
Jon From Niles IL ,   Niles USA   (04.10.12)
Although ethical and humane regarding Jonathan Pollard, the State of Israel must be realistic about the degree one sovereign country can influence the other. Pollard effectively sacrificed the majority of his adult life for a questionable cause. One nation's guilt and does not equate to righteousnes. Very sad chapter for both nations the American people and government are not absorbed this.
14. Obama is more interested in releasing
Steven Wilson ,   Anchorage, Alaska   (04.10.12)
the terrorists responsible for blowing up the Twin Towers... being held at Guantanamo Bay Cuba.
15. whose side ?
mitch ,   texas,usa   (04.10.12)
Pollard has failed to gain any sympathy from several U.S. presidents. Makes you wonder about its true support for Israel. The true supporter of Israel will push for Jer usa lem as its capital.
16. Polard was in jail much more than he needed.
moshe ,   Israel   (04.10.12)
That act of refusing to let him free, shows the real character of how America wants to see Israel- like a little puppy. I don't trust the U.S.. Israel must alternatives like Chaina and Russia, Maybe India..
17. Israel
POLLARD   (04.10.12)
This is most upsetting. They need to listen to all those High ranking US officials who endorse his release
18. This is the answer Israel needs to give
Steve from Raleigh   (04.10.12)
Forever when there's any mention of freeing terrorists, kidnapped IDF soldiers or not. No matter what 'gestures' Clinton/Obama demand the answer must be "They will die in prison, sorry but those are the rules, your rules, actually"
19. I am truly ashamed of the US right now
William ,   Israel   (04.10.12)
This has been an issue that has been going on for too long. Pollard didn't commit any crime to the degree that this treatment warrants. Plenty of other spies, especially for countries that are hostile to the US, have been set free after getting much lesser sentences. This only proves that someone in the CIA/NSA has had his pride affected by Pollard's actions and it's revenge.
20. I would love to know the real reason
allan ,   canada   (04.10.12)
they are kjeeping him in prison.
21. Hands off our Judical system
fred ,   USA   (04.10.12)
Its none of Israel's business to interfere with our judical system. Piss off and mind your own business
22. probably political as a realese of Pollard
ben   (04.10.12)
could cost Obams the election Many believe the pardon of Nixon by Gerald ford in Sept. 74 cost Ford the election to Jimmy Carter. It was not a close until Carter's famous interview with Playboy magazine [lust in my heart] Overnight he dropped in the polls and narrowly beat Ford.
23. Random US Policy
Dallas ,   Canada   (04.10.12)
When vectors go at random, the sum total of their progress is zero. Correction, most vectors favor the enemies of the US.
24. Did anyone expect a different result?
Vlad   (04.10.12)
The only way to get Pollard release is to get tough on captured US spies and demand a prisoner exchange.
25. THE RIGHT DECISION
Brant ,   Hilton Head USA   (04.10.12)
Pollard and his Israeli handlers were and are guilty. The strength of Israel's excellent relationship with the US doesn't and shouldn't excuse espionage. It is sad to see Pollard ill; it is sadder still that he betrayed his own service (the Navy) and his country even if he believed he was right.
26. We can thank American Jewry for this decision.
American Jew   (04.10.12)
Knowing that the American Jewish vote is 'in the bag', no matter what he does or doesn't do, Obama has no reason to appease or pacify us Jews. With all his disrespect toward Israel during the past 3+ years, and with all of his appeasement of Israel's enemies, Obama's popularity among American Jews has barely budged. The 78% of us who are committed to voting for the Democrat in any/every election, no matter the consequences, are brain-dead. And the situation in Israel is not much better. Liberalism is a terminal, fatal mental disorder.
27. #2: Israel frees Muslims, not the U.S.
S. Michael ,   Carversville, PA USA   (04.10.12)
Israel has freed more Moslems in return for corpses, both of soldiers and drug dealers, that the United States ever has.
28. Pollard punished far too much, maybe U.S. officials have
Abraham ben Jacob ,   Canada   (04.10.12)
something to hide. We know that Casper Weinberger placed the nails in Pollard's " coffin -like " imprisonment. Other spies in U.S. committed much more damage aginst the U.S. and got off already. What's really going on here ?
29. Polard knew about American planes to sell Israel to the Arab
Jerom L   (04.10.12)
In my opinion Polard knew about American planes to sell Israel to the Arabs in Weinberger’s (Israel hater of the first degree) time, and then the friendship of America would be questioned all over the world if Polard will be able to open his mouth. This is my hunch, and I am willing to bid a dollar. As for Peres he will never forgo a price, and especially form his friends the American’s
30. Pollard
Joe sombrero ,   USA   (04.10.12)
What did you expect from Peres in my opinion sabotaged him being released. In my opinion and this is just a opinion I think that Peres works for the US.  I never did trust Peres who was Pollards handler. Read Barry Chamish and his theories on Peres and Rabin. Peres is in my opinion is more interested in his fame and in his medal  than he is about Pollard. He is too close to the Americans in my opinion. It makes you wonder if he is released what type of things Pollard might know about Peres. 
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