The link below contains a crtical analysis of a fairly recent article in National Geographic (June 2009 edition). I remember when National Geographic published the article. I was saddened to discover that it was wildly distorted and biased against Israel. National Geographic is a news source I enjoy and one that I normally consider credible...I especially enjoy their reporting on science and archaeology. Unfortunately, I was naive in thinking that they could be above the rampant anti-Semitic Israel bashing that dominates today's media.
Sometimes when I think about how biased and dishonest the media is, I just can't help but get upset. A country no bigger than New Jersey is blamed for almost all of the world's problems while genocides, honor killings and other tragedies are largely ignored. I guess Darfur just isn't selling enough papers these days.
It is no secret to me that whenever someone blames 'Israel' they really mean to blame the Jews. These Jew-haters hide behind terms like 'anti-Zionist' and 'anti-Israel'. Most world governments and that bastion of moral failure known as the United Nations frequently charge Israel with crimes.
However, we as Jews don't count on support from the other nations. We're used to enduring your hatred and lies. We're used to being blamed for your problems. Israel doesn't need your support. We have all the support we need from the Eternal One who gave us the land.
It is my hope that one day the righteous of the nations will unite and stop hating us and our homeland. If my anger offends you, too bad. This had to be said.
http://www.aish.com/jw/mo/48971906.html
Sunday, July 5, 2009
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