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"This ruling is very significant because it sends a message that organizations which try to pose as charities or individuals who are actually fronts for Hamas ... run the risk of being held liable for harming people," said Stephen Landes, a lawyer who brought the suit on behalf of the victim's family.
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Tuesday March 18, 2003
The Guardian
Rachel's war
This weekend 23-year-old American peace activist Rachel Corrie was crushed to death by a bulldozer as she tried to prevent the Israeli army destroying homes in the Gaza Strip. In a remarkable series of emails to her family, she explained why she was risking her life
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Now, when will we prosecute Israel for Rachel's death... Oh, I guess it's because she was putting her life at risk, so it indemnifies Israel of any wrong-doing... Pssh...
Unfortunately, with Rachel's story, I've always had the image of Arthur Dent from Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy laying in front of Prosser and his bulldozer to stop him from demolishing his house. If only Rachel had her own Ford Prefect to convince the Israeli soldier driving the bulldozer to lie down in her place so she could readily go to the bar and plan for her escape from the utter destruction of earth... *sigh*
"This ruling is very significant because it sends a message that organizations which try to pose as charities or individuals who are actually fronts for Hamas ... run the risk of being held liable for harming people," said Stephen Landes, a lawyer who brought the suit on behalf of the victim's family.
--- CONTRAST---
Tuesday March 18, 2003
The Guardian
Rachel's war
This weekend 23-year-old American peace activist Rachel Corrie was crushed to death by a bulldozer as she tried to prevent the Israeli army destroying homes in the Gaza Strip. In a remarkable series of emails to her family, she explained why she was risking her life
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Now, when will we prosecute Israel for Rachel's death... Oh, I guess it's because she was putting her life at risk, so it indemnifies Israel of any wrong-doing... Pssh...
Unfortunately, with Rachel's story, I've always had the image of Arthur Dent from Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy laying in front of Prosser and his bulldozer to stop him from demolishing his house. If only Rachel had her own Ford Prefect to convince the Israeli soldier driving the bulldozer to lie down in her place so she could readily go to the bar and plan for her escape from the utter destruction of earth... *sigh*
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Date: 2004-11-11 05:01 am (UTC)