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Old 03-14-2010, 12:33 PM   #91
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It's funny I have a few Jewish friends where most don't like the creation of Israel and Zionism. Their parents/grandparents feel the same and initially welcomed the Jewish State of Israel. They think it's a huge mistake and in the long run will hurt their people.
Legitimate criticism of Israel is like criticizing France: totally acceptable.

Holding Israel to a higher standard than any other country and/or suggesting Israel is an 'illegal occupation' like so many armchair critics do, is not acceptable.
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