10-20-2010, 11:44 AM
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You missed the text in the middle of the hoopla. His commentary (which was quite reasoned) on the treatment of the Palestinian people by the Israeli government related to their dehumanization and treatment as second class or no class citizenry. Such a tactic has been used by occupying powers and dictatorships of all stripes throughout history.
While Israel is not conducting a campaign of genocide, their treatment of the Palestinians DOES parallel the treatment of Jews by the National Socialist Party prior to the implementation of the 'final solution'. Confiscation of property and possessions. Denial of full citizenship. Denial of rights. Economic repression. Segregation into 'ghettos'.
It's important to study the whole evolution of Nazi policy towards Jews (and homosexuals, gypsies, certain Catholics, etc..). The repression did not start with the death camps.
You missed the text in the middle of the hoopla. His commentary (which was quite reasoned) on the treatment of the Palestinian people by the Israeli government related to their dehumanization and treatment as second class or no class citizenry. Such a tactic has been used by occupying powers and dictatorships of all stripes throughout history.
While Israel is not conducting a campaign of genocide, their treatment of the Palestinians DOES parallel the treatment of Jews by the National Socialist Party prior to the implementation of the 'final solution'. Confiscation of property and possessions. Denial of full citizenship. Denial of rights. Economic repression. Segregation into 'ghettos'.
It's important to study the whole evolution of Nazi policy towards Jews (and homosexuals, gypsies, certain Catholics, etc..). The repression did not start with the death camps.