Media Coverage of Israel and Hamas
Reader comment on item: Is The Media Fair In Its Portrayal Of The Israeli-Hamas Conflict?

Submitted by Lee S, Jan 15, 2009 13:10

If Canadians from Cornwall were launching rockets across the St Lawrence and hitting Massena, NY, how many hours would pass before the American Army would be at the steps of the Peace Tower in Ottawa. Less than 48 hours I wager.

But this argument for self defense is so fundamental to the issue regarding Israel and Gaza that it is seen as simplistic, trite and even laughable by our betters in the media.

What part of "ten thousand rockets since 2005" do they not understand? What standard applied to the defense of America should not be applied to tiny Israel who is surrounded by fanatical hate-filled enemies. At what point in our self destructive post modern liberal society do we look truth square in the teeth and call it for what it is and commit to acting according to that truth. I am afraid we are receding further from that truth and snuggling up to fairy tales and day dreams in the face of real threats.

Despite all the varying opinions out there and the broad range of discussion on the grave issues we face, media malpractice is the number one obstacle in discovering that truth .

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