Stupid, perhaps , but

Submitted by Judith (United States), Jun 24, 2012 at 13:13

Mr. Waltz' intelligence is not the issue. This analysis has its root in an unintellectual, wholly emotional dislike of Israel and the Jews. One can feel it , as one does when reading Left inclined blogs and media accounts about the Middle East. The man is so sold on his concept of who are the good guys and who the bad, that his intellect has taken a back seat to his bilious feelings. There is no point tapping on his head to get his attention.

The pity and the danger, as others have stated here: that young minds have been exposed to these toxins for more than a generation. Evenhanded treatment of vital issues and civil discourse is near impossible. Even though we are accustomed to the uninhibited hatred expressed by more vulgar types, the educated variety is in a way more dangerous, as it justifies the more primitive eruptions, and will justify more and more limited response by media and government agencies. Now indeed, is the time for all good men (yes, and women) to come to the aid of the party, ie the civilized world.

Speak up when you can. Mr. Waltz is contributing to the creation of additional, real threat to real people on the streets of real cities.

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