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Old 11-21-2007, 03:25 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Are Those Who Question 9/11 Anti-Semites?

Are Those Who Question 9/11 Anti-Semites?

Anti-semitism is one of the most frequent allegations levied by defenders of the government's version of 9/11 against people questioning that account.

Is it true? Are 9/11 activists really anti-semites?

Well, prominent Rabbi Michael Lerner and other Jewish leaders are calling for 9/11 truth. Indeed, Rabbi Lerner says that uncovering the truth of 9/11 has the power to bring positive, lasting change to our nation and to our world.

And many of the leading members of Scholars for 9/11 Truth and Justice, Architects and Engineers for 9/11 Truth, and other groups questioning 9/11 are Jewish. As are some of the other prominent individuals who have called for a deeper investigation into the events of 9/11. Indeed, some of the most-committed and hard-working 9/11 activists, such as Jon Gold and many others, are Jewish.

Moreover, the charges of anti-semitism are clearly illogical. For example, a book has been labelled as anti-semitic even though its co-editor is Jewish and it contains contributions from 4 Jewish writers.

So that must mean that these are "self-loathing" Jews, right? No, actually. I know many of these people quite well, and they are wholly comfortable being Jewish. Many are proud of their heritage and their faith.

As former Secretary of State Colin Powell once stated, “It is not anti-Semitic to criticize the policies of the state of Israel.” Presumably, criticizing illegal acts by Mossad or other Israeli services would also be acceptable.

Therefore, there is nothing wrong with having a debate based upon whether or not there are credible facts justifying the hypothesis that portions of the 9/11 attacks were subcontracted out by rogue elements within the U.S. government to people associated with Mossad or other Israeli intelligence services, just as it is reasonable to discuss whether or not there are facts implicating British or other allied intelligence services in aiding and abetting the attacks.

There are admittedly a very small number of people claiming that they are for 9/11 truth but making anti-semitic remarks. However, they are shunned by the overwhelming majority of 9/11 activists who abhor anti-semitism. People who say "the Jews did it" and then use a bunch of anti-semitic and derogatory language are probably government infiltrators. Again, however, debating factual evidence one way or the other concerning the possible involvement of people affiliated with an allied intelligence service -- British or Israeli -- is not anti-semitic ... it is Constitutionally-protected free speech.
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Old 11-21-2007, 04:57 PM   #2 (permalink)
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No, I'm not I'm anti-Zionism though.
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Old 11-21-2007, 07:10 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Are Those Who Question 9/11 Anti-Semites?

Anti-semitism is one of the most frequent allegations levied by defenders of the government's version of 9/11 against people questioning that account.

Is it true? Are 9/11 activists really anti-semites?

Well, prominent Rabbi Michael Lerner and other Jewish leaders are calling for 9/11 truth. Indeed, Rabbi Lerner says that uncovering the truth of 9/11 has the power to bring positive, lasting change to our nation and to our world.

And many of the leading members of Scholars for 9/11 Truth and Justice, Architects and Engineers for 9/11 Truth, and other groups questioning 9/11 are Jewish. As are some of the other prominent individuals who have called for a deeper investigation into the events of 9/11. Indeed, some of the most-committed and hard-working 9/11 activists, such as Jon Gold and many others, are Jewish.

Moreover, the charges of anti-semitism are clearly illogical. For example, a book has been labelled as anti-semitic even though its co-editor is Jewish and it contains contributions from 4 Jewish writers.

So that must mean that these are "self-loathing" Jews, right? No, actually. I know many of these people quite well, and they are wholly comfortable being Jewish. Many are proud of their heritage and their faith.

As former Secretary of State Colin Powell once stated, “It is not anti-Semitic to criticize the policies of the state of Israel.” Presumably, criticizing illegal acts by Mossad or other Israeli services would also be acceptable.

Therefore, there is nothing wrong with having a debate based upon whether or not there are credible facts justifying the hypothesis that portions of the 9/11 attacks were subcontracted out by rogue elements within the U.S. government to people associated with Mossad or other Israeli intelligence services, just as it is reasonable to discuss whether or not there are facts implicating British or other allied intelligence services in aiding and abetting the attacks.

There are admittedly a very small number of people claiming that they are for 9/11 truth but making anti-semitic remarks. However, they are shunned by the overwhelming majority of 9/11 activists who abhor anti-semitism. People who say "the Jews did it" and then use a bunch of anti-semitic and derogatory language are probably government infiltrators. Again, however, debating factual evidence one way or the other concerning the possible involvement of people affiliated with an allied intelligence service -- British or Israeli -- is not anti-semitic ... it is Constitutionally-protected free speech.
Golly gee...your website resources are unquestionable. What a fucking joke. Another in your many examples of your obsession with all things Semitic, Israeli, Zionist or Jewish. You are what you are...and anti-Semite. Embrace the truth...you are after all a truther, aren't you?
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Old 11-21-2007, 07:11 PM   #4 (permalink)
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No, I'm not I'm anti-Zionism though.
And all Zionists are less for your lack of approval. Idiot.
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Old 11-21-2007, 07:25 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Golly gee...your website resources are unquestionable. What a fucking joke. Another in your many examples of your obsession with all things Semitic, Israeli, Zionist or Jewish. You are what you are...and anti-Semite. Embrace the truth...you are after all a truther, aren't you?
Check out the comments at the end of the article.
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Old 11-21-2007, 07:27 PM   #6 (permalink)
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No, I'm not I'm anti-Zionism though.
As CJ used to ask on the Maher board, what's a Zionist?
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Old 11-21-2007, 07:42 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Same old shit..Hes says hes not an anti-Semite....But.....
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Old 11-21-2007, 08:01 PM   #9 (permalink)
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Same old shit..Hes says hes not an anti-Semite....But.....
Perhaps posting this article was VKM's way of saying, "I don't hate all Semites... just Jews."
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Ah...but we are attacking VK and his right of free speech? Strange, I see no one here telling him anything other than he is a raving anti-Semite...nothing about his right to display it.
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