[LCM Articles] FW: The rules of POLITICAL CORRECTNESS when it comes to the Israeli-Arab conflict

[Loai Naamani]

Sent: Friday, August 11, 2006 6:21 AM

Subject: The rules of POLITICAL CORRECTNESS when it comes to the
Israeli-Arab conflict:

 

Subject: The rules of POLITICAL CORRECTNESS when it comes to the
Israeli-Arab conflict: 

 

 <mailto:Minouchka24 at The> The rules of POLITICAL CORRECTNESS when it comes
to the Israeli-Arab conflict: 

 

Rule # 1 : In the Middle East, it is always the Arabs that attack first, and
it's always Israel who defends itself. This is called "retaliation". 

 

Rule # 2: The Arabs, whether Palestinians or Lebanese, are not allowed to
kill Israelis. This is called "terrorism"

 

Rule # 3: Israel has the right to kill Arab civilians, this is called
"self-defense", or these days "collateral damage". 

 

Rule # 4: When Israel kills too many civilians. The Western world calls for
restraint. This is called the "reaction of the international community". 

 

Rule # 5: Palestinians and Lebanese do not have the right to capture Israeli
military, not even a limited number, not even 1 or 2. 

 

Rule # 6: Israel has the right to capture as many Palestinians as they want
(Palestinians: around 10,000 to date, 300 of which are children, Lebanese:
1000s to date, being held without trial). There is no limit; there is no
need for proof of guilt or trial. All that is needed is the magic word:
"terrorism" 

 

Rule # 7: When you say "Hezbollah", always be sure to add "supported by
Syria and Iran" 

 

Rule # 8: When you say "Israel", never say "supported by the USA, the UK and
other European countries", for people (God forbid) might believe this is not
an equal conflict. 

 

Rule # 9: When it comes to Israel, don't mention the words "occupied
territories", "UN resolutions",  "Geneva conventions". This could distress
the audience of Fox. 

 

Rule # 10: Israelis speak better English than Arabs. This is why we let them
speak out as much as possible, so that they can explain rules 1 through 9.
This is called "neutral journalism". 
  

Rule # 11: If you don't agree with these rules or if you favor the Arab side
over the Israeli side, you must be a very dangerous anti-Semite. You may
even have to make a public apology if you express your honest opinion (isn't
democracy wonderful?) 

 

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