[lbo-talk] Collective Punishment, Israel Style

[Brad Mayer]

"The use of collective punishment has a notorious history. It is 
routinely used by Israelis against the Palestinians, and was also used 
by some of the most vile regimes of the twentieth century. False 
politeness may prevent recalling their names, but when one acts like 
them comparison is certainly apropos."

He means the Nazis.

U.S. Army Punishment of Iraqi Civilians, Israeli Style

/By Abu Spinoza
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/http://www.pressaction.com/pablog/archives/001174.html#001174
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This is already old new from the NYT of course, but it bears repeating, 
as I completely agree with Abu Spinoza when he states:

"The use of such collective punishment against an entire village should 
be a matter of grave concern to all."

It should be clear that an important war crime is being committed here.  
It is also not such a big step to applying similiar measures against 
Israel's opponents here in the US.

The usual nonchalance is not in order here.