At 02:27 AM 10/9/2000, you wrote: >John, your statement that those who oppose a Jewish state are >anti-semitic is simply one more example of your capitulation to >pro-Israel propaganda which equates anti-Zionmism with anti-semitism. Well I don't think so of course. Yes there were many intrigues regarding the founding of the State of Israel. Other places, such as the Soviet Union had been mentioned as a place for a Jewish homeland.. For both good and bad reasons the ancient homeland was decided upon. But that does not negate the point that a secure homeland and country for the Jews is thought of as a good idea. I in general do like like nationalism but in todays world that is a necessity. The Armenians, the Kurds, the East Timorese and many other oppressed people need a secure place also. It would have been much better if it was founded as a secular democratic state and many as you say wanted that. And it certainly would be better if it were today. It isn't and thats the situation that has to be dealt with. The beginning point of this thread is that if a movement is to be built, it can't be built on rhetoric but the situation has to be explained to the broader public from points they understand. John Johnson Change-Links Progressive Newspaper change@pacbell.net http://www.labridge.com/change-links/ Subscribe to our list server. Email change-links-subscribe@egroups.com (818) 982-1412
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