Helen Thomas has been one of my heroines for many years. She still is. This is from yesterday's blog by Marc Perkel-the most dangerous mind on the Internet.
Helen Thomas is Right about Israel
Letter to the Editor
It is unfortunate the Helen Thomas was forced to retire after speaking her mind about Israel. I happen to agree with her although I wouldn’t have worded it the way she did.
No religion should have a homeland. Whenever there is a religious homeland it creates a caste system where one group of people are superior to all other religious groups. If the Jews get one then it justifies the Muslims getting one, then the Christians will want one, and eventually the Church of Scientology will want their homeland. In contrast, America is a secular nation where all religions and non-religions are equal.
I also don’t like censorship. It seems that you can’t say anything the criticizes Israel or draw cartoons of Muhammad without losing your job or your life. Helen is a role model for me. Like Helen, I don’t accept this form of oppression and I will say whatever I want about anyone I want. I encourage others to do the same.
Marc Perkel @ http://marc.perkel.com
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