08-12-2006, 07:44 AM
<b>Rule # 1:</b> In the Middle East, it is always the Arabs that attack first, and it's
always Israel who defends itself. This is called "retaliation".
<b>Rule # 2: </b> The Arabs, whether Palestinians or Lebanese, are not allowed to kill Israelis.
This is called "terrorism"
<b>Rule # 3:</b> Israel has the right to kill Arab civilians; this is called "self-defense",
or these days "collateral damage".
<b>Rule # 4:</b> When Israel kills too many civilians. The Western world calls for restraint.
This is called the "reaction of the international community".
<b>Rule # 5:</b> Palestinians and Lebanese do not have the right to capture Israeli military,
not even a limited number, not even 1 or 2.
<b>Rule # 6:</b> Israel has the right to capture as many Palestinians as they want (Palestinians:
around 10000 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"
<b>Rule # 7: </b> When you say "Hezbollah", always be sure to add "supported by Syria and Iran"
<b>Rule # 8: </b> 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
<b>Rule # 9: </b> When it comes to Israel, don't mention the words "occupied territories", "UN resolutions",
"Geneva conventions". This could distress the audience of Fox TV.
<b>Rule # 10:</b> 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".
<b>Rule # 11: </b> 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?)