[Peace-discuss] Fw: Vigil for Peace in Israel and Palestine

[David Green]

Didn't Eichmann say at his trial that he attended such an event?


From: Carl G. Estabrook <galliher at illinois.edu>
>To: David Green <davegreen84 at yahoo.com> 
>Cc: peace-discuss <peace-discuss at lists.chambana.net> 
>Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2012 12:06 PM
>Subject: Re: [Peace-discuss] Fw: Vigil for Peace in Israel and Palestine
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>David--
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>Don't you recall those rallies across Europe in the autumn of 1939, which provided reflective moments to gather together to honor the pain of those who had experienced violence in Germany and Poland, and to express the hope for peace, both in Europe and around the world? 
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>Those events were not about advocating a perspective or goal, but about coming together in a shared hope for better times. All were welcome. Sure.
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>--CGE
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>On Nov 28, 2012, at 11:45 AM, David Green <davegreen84 at yahoo.com> wrote:
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>> I'm forwarding this annoucement from Students for Justice in Palestine to say that I'm completely opposed to supporters of a just peace in the Middle East participating in such events. Quite frankly, I'm shocked by it. I would never consent to stand with those who "stand for Israel" under any circumstances, except when the deal is done. I've found the notion of "interfaith dialogue" etc. to be not only a waste of time, but horrible strategy. It sanitizes what's going on. It avoids the issue. As far as I'm concerned, this event can be seen as a Zionist tactic, and co-optation of those who support Palestinian rights.
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>> Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2012 9:33 AM
>> Subject: Vigil for Peace in Israel and Palestine
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>> Candlelight Vigil for Peace in Israel and Palestine
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>> Wednesday, November 28th at 8pm
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>> Alma Mater Plaza, Green and Wright St.
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>> A reflective moment to gather together to honor the pain of those who have experienced violence in Israel and Palestine, and to express our hope for peace, both in the Middle East and locally. This event is not about advocating a perspective or goal, but to come together in a shared hope for better times. All are welcome.
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>> Co-sponsored by Diversity & Social Justice Education, Cohen Center/Hillel, Interfaith in Action, Israel Illini, Students for Justice in Palestine, and University YMCA. Join the event on Facebook.
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