Saturday, January 24, 2004
In news that probably won't surprise anyone, Lib Dem MP Dr Jenny Tonge was yesterday fired from the Lib Dem front brench after showing empathy with Palestinians. It would seem that you're not allowed to pay any more than lip-service to the plight of the Palestinians. It's curious, tabloids are allowed to print screeds about how we should go and bomb the crap out of countries far away, despite the fact that it will inevitably lead to civilian deaths. A member of the British Parliament is censured for saying she understands why such people who feel rather pissed off.
And yet again, there are quotes from people that read as though they were about completely different incidents:
"I can tell you one thing," added [Israel's ambassador Dr Zvi] Shtauber, "We must stand up against such remarks, which are an incitement against the state of Israel and against Jews."
"It recognises that her statement was irresponsible and gave the green light to terrorism," said Ms [MP Louise] Ellman.
I challenge either them or anyone else to explain exactly how her comments are an incitement to anything other than understanding of the desperate situation of the Palestinians.
And yet again, there are quotes from people that read as though they were about completely different incidents:
"I can tell you one thing," added [Israel's ambassador Dr Zvi] Shtauber, "We must stand up against such remarks, which are an incitement against the state of Israel and against Jews."
"It recognises that her statement was irresponsible and gave the green light to terrorism," said Ms [MP Louise] Ellman.
I challenge either them or anyone else to explain exactly how her comments are an incitement to anything other than understanding of the desperate situation of the Palestinians.
