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Old 06-01-2009, 07:41   #415
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Re: Scores die in Israeli air strikes

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Originally Posted by frogstamper View Post
As far as I'm aware the ANC never came anywhere close to committing the atrocities that Hamas have committed.
Of course certain elements on the more extreme wing of the ANC did do some evil things, but the difference there was that Mandela or the ANC leadership would condemn such behaviour...hardly on a par with a terrorist organization who not so long ago were throwing members of Fatah to their deaths off of buildings in Gaza.
I'll also add that imo Israel also have carried out some dubious behaviour to say the least, as you say targeted assassinations of Hamas leaders in built up areas with little concern for civilian casualties.
In finishing I'd add both sides have blood on their hands, but to claim that Hamas are freedom fighters like the ANC is absolutely incorrect.
To be honest one man's freedom fighter will be a terrorist in another's eyes.

Some former freedom fighters have done some pretty awful things but because they 'won' those do become 'collateral damage' on the way to 'freedom'.

Perceptions can change very conveniently at times...
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