Pete reports that Palestinians are not only presuming to speak on behalf of "the world's Muslims" (news in and of itself--in particular to many of those who would prefer we see them as "moderates"), they are claiming that they are driven to violence by "memories" of desecration of their holy places by (I presume) non-Muslims (because why do I suspect their "feelings" wouldn't be as wounded if they were digging for treasures that would prove that they and not the Jews, had originally occupied the land on which the mosque sits?).
GAZA, February 12, 2007 (WAFA) - Gaza Community Mental Health Programme (GCMHP) condemned Monday the diggings near Al-Aqsa mosque, warning of the ramifications of agitating Muslims' feelings.In a press release, GCMHP expressed its full condemnation for this dangerous act that harms holy places and highly inflames Muslims feelings.
"The diggings and destruction to the Mosque is considered a clear provocation to Muslims worldwide and a blatant violation of the principles of the international law, particularly, the fourth Geneva Convention that prohibits the destruction of civilian properties - especially holy places," according to the press release.
"Such acts bring memories back to what Al-Aqsa was previously exposed to of incidents that violated its sacredness and led to eruption of violence in the region."
*Sniff!*
Wouldn't want to bring back any unpleasant memories of the horrible day when Ariel Sharon walked his filthy keffer feet onto the hallowed ground of the Temple Mount! Egads! How on Earth do those poor Palestiand get through their days, the flashbacks must be debilitating! (heavy sarcasm).
Gee, maybe *I'm* the one who needs a mental health professional, but seems to me they ought to be more worried about the shithole they're living in, or that the hatred their burdening their children with...But what do I know about anyhthing? I must just be one of those unfeeling infidels who just doesn't "get" what the word "sanctity" means. Apparently it applies to DIRT more than to human life.
Whaddaya know, learn something new every day.
Posted by insomnomaniac at February 12, 2007 3:31 PM | TrackBack