November revisionism

Tammy has sent me an article from the Manitoban dealing with the Israel-Palestine situation in a very revisionist way that completely negates the right of Israel to survive.

My favourite part:

The people of Palestine have been treated with cruelty and injustice for over 50 years. They were not given the opportunity to develop into an autonomous political state. From rule under the Ottoman Empire, they were driven into rule under British Mandatory Government, and from there into rule under a brutal and draconian military occupation intent on their demise.

The author of course completely neglects to mention the Jordanian occupation.

Anyhow, read it for yourself, if you have the stomach to. Letters to the editor can be submitted here.

Writes Tammy from Winnipeg:

Please mention that non U of M students are free to submit responses and complaints. Consider the absolute unfairness of publishing an article of this length and type without inviting members of the community supporting Israel to reply IN THE SAME ISSUE to the accusations against Israel. The opportunity to reply in the same issue is essential for balance and fairness and represents good journalistic standards.