Thursday, January 29, 2009

Why we are hated

For christ's sake. During the Gaza war, 40 Palestinians were killed outside of a school, instead of inside.

Headline: "Account of Israeli attack doesn't hold up to scrutiny"

Obviously, this changes everything. Their families must be relieved. After all:

"While the killing of 43 civilians on the street may itself be grounds for investigation, it falls short of the act of shooting into a schoolyard crowded with refuge-seekers."

Keep this in mind the next time you plan to go on a murderous rampage inside a school. Killing the same people in a different way, outside of the school, may result in a lesser punishment, or no punishment at all.

Outside the confines of the school grounds, the humanity leaves their bodies, and they don't die the same deaths we do.

To be clear, accurate information is good to have. Nice to know the deaths happened outside the school, not inside. But the article presents this information as if it somehow demonstrates that the 43 people didn't really die. That the tears and screams of their families and friends are non-existent.

"we are pleased to inform you that all proper procedures and regulations were followed in the slaying of your loved ones. We hope this will allay any concerns you may have had as to the efficacy and justice of our actions.

Have a nice day."

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