Pro-Hamas Demonstration - Fort Lauderdale FL

[doodlebugg 10]

Those things she said were disgusting and I am saddened that protesters can't be more dignified. I would like, however to have seen what the other side was saying, not that it excuses her behavior but obviously this was a one sided video.

There wasn't just one stupid animal shouting her mouth off. There were a number of protestors shouting and jeering. I don't need to hear what people on the other side of the street were saying to know the protestors we witnessed on the video are a bunch of monsters that need to be removed from society. I only hope that those protestors are recognized so they can be persecuted.

I believe I stated above that whatever the other side said would not have excused her behavior. These aren't animals, btw, they are human beings that bleed blood and everything! Each side is made up of human beings and if we could view everyone involved as such maybe we wouldn't be able to carry on with life as normal with the thought of so much destruction going on in front of our very eyes.

[Tahoma 2,292]

I feel a great sadness for all of the innocent men, women, and children who are dying, wounded, or homeless on both sides of this conflict. Their suffering is a sad testament to political decisions which were made three generations ago. We add nothing to achieving any resolution to their suffering...in the short term or in the long term...by our own inflammatory comments. It also saddens me to see the producers of this video characterize the demonstration as a "pro-Hamas" demonstration. I believe it is inaccurate, and that it is an attempt to demonize the protestors, at the expense of those who are suffering on both sides of this human tragedy. Please everyone...people are suffering and dying.

I participated in the World Trade Organization demonstrations in Seattle, Washington, in 1999. There were some 50,000 peaceful people in the streets of downtown Seattle. Unfortunately, the media focused almost exclusively on the 100 or so anarchists who were inexcusably destroying property. This sensationalism led the news because that is what sells. The debate about the effects of WTO trade policies on people's lives was diminished because of it.

[britty 1]

Those things she said were disgusting and I am saddened that protesters can't be more dignified. I would like, however to have seen what the other side was saying, not that it excuses her behavior but obviously this was a one sided video.

There wasn't just one stupid animal shouting her mouth off. There were a number of protestors shouting and jeering. I don't need to hear what people on the other side of the street were saying to know the protestors we witnessed on the video are a bunch of monsters that need to be removed from society. I only hope that those protestors are recognized so they can be persecuted.

I believe I stated above that whatever the other side said would not have excused her behavior. These aren't animals, btw, they are human beings that bleed blood and everything! Each side is made up of human beings and if we could view everyone involved as such maybe we wouldn't be able to carry on with life as normal with the thought of so much destruction going on in front of our very eyes.

I like to believe that humans are sensitive, kind, tolerant individuals. Clearly the woman you mention on this video was none of those things. I was wrong to say she was an animal however, she is in fact a monster.

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

Why should they be removed from society?

As far as protests go aren't these nutjobs entitled to the same free speech as all the others?

There are many weird and distasteful people in society. Its unfortunate and due to generational prejudices and a lack of education - but you can't change attitudes by jailing or deporting people.

Edited January 3, 2009 by Paul Daniels

[britty 1]

why should they be removed from society?

As far as protests go aren't these nutjobs entitled to the same free speech as all the others?

There are many weird and distasteful people in society. Its unfortunate and due to generational prejudices and a lack of education - but you can't change attitudes by jailing or froprying people.

I have zero tolerance for the spewing of hate and destruction to others. Nutjobs, simply by definition, really need to be contained so that they are not a threat to normal society.

[one...two...tree 2,762]

Why should they be removed from society?

As far as protests go aren't these nutjobs entitled to the same free speech as all the others?

There are many weird and distasteful people in society. Its unfortunate and due to generational prejudices and a lack of education - but you can't change attitudes by jailing or deporting people.

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

The Hamas supporters on VJ are missing the point. Hamas is a declared Foreign Terrorist Organization, declared by our own federal government. Supporting Hamas isn't just being a naughty little racist, it's aiding and abetting and supporting a terrorist organization.

What I don't understand is how you guys are so comfortable supporting terrorists.

[britty 1]

The Hamas supporters on VJ are missing the point. Hamas is a declared Foreign Terrorist Organization, declared by our own federal government. Supporting Hamas isn't just being a naughty little racist, it's aiding and abetting and supporting a terrorist organization.

What I don't understand is how you guys are so comfortable supporting terrorists.

[one...two...tree 2,762]

The Hamas supporters on VJ are missing the point. Hamas is a declared Foreign Terrorist Organization, declared by our own federal government. Supporting Hamas isn't just being a naughty little racist, it's aiding and abetting and supporting a terrorist organization.

What I don't understand is how you guys are so comfortable supporting terrorists.

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

The Hamas supporters on VJ are missing the point. Hamas is a declared Foreign Terrorist Organization, declared by our own federal government. Supporting Hamas isn't just being a naughty little racist, it's aiding and abetting and supporting a terrorist organization.

What I don't understand is how you guys are so comfortable supporting terrorists.

One wonders if you'd have as cavalier an attitude towards terrorists if they hit your neighborhood.

[Trumplestiltskin 5,791]

why should they be removed from society?

As far as protests go aren't these nutjobs entitled to the same free speech as all the others?

There are many weird and distasteful people in society. Its unfortunate and due to generational prejudices and a lack of education - but you can't change attitudes by jailing or froprying people.

I have zero tolerance for the spewing of hate and destruction to others. Nutjobs, simply by definition, really need to be contained so that they are not a threat to normal society.

Who decides what constitutes a threat to society?

Its not a criminal offence to express an opinion. So long as you don't break the law in doing it.

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

Its not a criminal offence to express an opinion.

No, it's not.

But if said opinion involves supporting a declared Foreign Terrorist Organization, it should be.

[one...two...tree 2,762]

The Hamas supporters on VJ are missing the point. Hamas is a declared Foreign Terrorist Organization, declared by our own federal government. Supporting Hamas isn't just being a naughty little racist, it's aiding and abetting and supporting a terrorist organization.

What I don't understand is how you guys are so comfortable supporting terrorists.

One wonders if you'd have as cavalier an attitude towards terrorists if they hit your neighborhood.

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

The Hamas supporters on VJ are missing the point. Hamas is a declared Foreign Terrorist Organization, declared by our own federal government. Supporting Hamas isn't just being a naughty little racist, it's aiding and abetting and supporting a terrorist organization.

What I don't understand is how you guys are so comfortable supporting terrorists.

One wonders if you'd have as cavalier an attitude towards terrorists if they hit your neighborhood.

Your pro-terrorist propaganda on VJ is not going unnoticed.

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