"If you believe that the Jewish state has a right to exist, then you must allow Israel to transfer the Palestinians and the Israeli-Arabs from Judea, Samaria, Gaza and Israel proper. It's an ugly solution, but it is the only solution."
Ben Shapiro, syndicated political columnist, author, and radio talk show host
"The Palestinians are Nazis. Every one of their elected officials are terrorists. The Jews were attacked. They had every right to expel every Arab from both Israel and, when they were attacked in "67, from the West Bank."
David Horowitz: http://dailycollegian.com/2010/02/25/controversial-author-horowitz-lectures-umass-students/
"We should invade their countries, kill their leaders and convert them to Christianity."
"Not all Muslims may be terrorists, but all terrorists are Muslims."
"My only regret with Timothy McVeigh is he did not go to the New York Times building."
Ann Coulter
What would happen if any U.S. politician or media commentator uttered similar expressions about African Americans?
Given that Helen Thomas spoke a few inappropriate words. That is an issue, but not the principal issue. Demeaning and humiliating a person who has contributed much to American society, and attempting to control what people say and what others should listen to are not the American way. If Helen Thomas felt forced to resign, then the same force should be applied to the tens of other columnists and public officials who have spoken magnitudes more bigoted words and spoken them with calculated intent and ferocity. Let's see if Ari Fleischer and Lanny Davis will be willing to lead this American charge.
As the truth of the incident emerges, hopefully a fair and honest America will continue to recognize Helen Thomas as one of the White House press corps most courageous journalists; an 89 year old and ever brave woman who cemented the highway for other women into the higher echelons of journalism and served as an encouragement for senior citizens by showing them that life is not over until resignation.
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