It’s so shameful to read in the Emerald of venomous attacks against Muslims, Arabs and the Palestinians. The death of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat has provided an “opening and cover” for the many bigoted and hate-filled allies of Israel to launch a relentless campaign against the Palestinian people. Under the “cover” of venomous attacks against Yasser Arafat, these pundits and “talking heads” have been emboldened to indirectly attacking the Palestinian people while conveniently ignoring their daily suffering and ruthless oppression at the hands of the Israelis.
Like a school of sharks that smell blood in the water, the media has gone on a racist feeding frenzy at the expense of the Palestinian people. Isn’t it time that we start examining the tragedy in the Holy Land with a clear head and eyes wide open, free from cult-like worship and undue influence of Israel, her hatchet men and apologists?
The tragedy in the Holy Land is not about one man. It is very much about decades-long brutality and injustice that has been unleashed on its indigenous inhabitants, the Palestinian people. Let’s not bury the truth about Israel’s inhumanity along with Mr. Arafat.
Nadia Sindi
Eugene