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Hanan Ashrawi gives us an idea of what American fundamentalists look like to Palestinians:

The only road map recognized by born-again Christians and other heirs to the absolute truth and divine dictates is the Old Testament in addition to the Book of Revelation and other apocalyptic texts.

Palestinians (be they Christian, Muslim, Jewish, atheists or agnostics) are dispensable since they stand in the way of the fulfilment of the prophecies.

Peace, however devoutly wished for or sought by both Israelis and Palestinians, is not to be condoned since it does not meet the requirements of Armageddon and other doomsday scenarios.

Such a spirit of generosity ­ a willingness to sacrifice the lives of countless Palestinians and Israelis for the sake of a unique brand of Christian fundamentalism ­ is one we can do without.

The most appropriate joint Palestinian-Israeli response to the fanaticism of DeLay and his ilk is in a greater commitment to a just peace and the requirements of inclusion and tolerance.

The bully whines

Richard Evans Lee
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what a horrid site that link points to! I find middle-eastern popular culture to be a sorry mockery of human achievement.

Posted by: beenhexed | August 15, 2003 2:32 PM

then again any popular culture tends to mock the prowess of those who strive for beauty, dignity, and liberty.

Posted by: beenhexed | August 15, 2003 2:33 PM

NUKKA!

Posted by: Gitcha | August 29, 2003 3:17 PM

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My thanks,
Richard

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