Comments on: The “Best” Resources For Learning About The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2008/12/28/the-best-resources-for-learning-about-the-israeli-palestinian-conflict/ ...For Teaching ELL, ESL, & EFL Sun, 06 Dec 2009 01:30:31 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.2 hourly 1 By: Right Wing Nation » Blog Archive » Presenting The Carnival Of Education http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2008/12/28/the-best-resources-for-learning-about-the-israeli-palestinian-conflict/comment-page-1/#comment-3651 Right Wing Nation » Blog Archive » Presenting The Carnival Of Education Wed, 07 Jan 2009 12:28:21 +0000 http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/?p=2800#comment-3651 [...] Ferlazzo presents The “Best” Resources For Learning About The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict | Larry Ferlazz... posted at Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the [...] [...] Ferlazzo presents The “Best” Resources For Learning About The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict | Larry Ferlazz… posted at Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the [...]

]]> By: ellenpham http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2008/12/28/the-best-resources-for-learning-about-the-israeli-palestinian-conflict/comment-page-1/#comment-3637 ellenpham Mon, 05 Jan 2009 08:30:56 +0000 http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/?p=2800#comment-3637 Hi Susan, I am in the process of blogging about Israel and Gaza, trying to get Americans to think and talk about what is happening, and take some personal responsibility in deciding what our government funds (eventually, I believe, the citizenry can affect what our government does, but we have to get mobilized on the issue) What resources would you suggest? Before the latest attacks, I was especially interested in the health and nutrition issues in Gaza and the West Bank (esp for women and children), more specific information than I've been able to find at the UN or WHO sites. Since the attacks, I've been concentrating on getting information out about that. I'm taking a humanitarian approach, because I believe that is what Americans will be most receptive to. Anyway, any help you could give me would be appreciated. Thanks! My email is: ellenpham@msn.com Hi Susan, I am in the process of blogging about Israel and Gaza, trying to get Americans to think and talk about what is happening, and take some personal responsibility in deciding what our government funds (eventually, I believe, the citizenry can affect what our government does, but we have to get mobilized on the issue) What resources would you suggest? Before the latest attacks, I was especially interested in the health and nutrition issues in Gaza and the West Bank (esp for women and children), more specific information than I’ve been able to find at the UN or WHO sites. Since the attacks, I’ve been concentrating on getting information out about that. I’m taking a humanitarian approach, because I believe that is what Americans will be most receptive to. Anyway, any help you could give me would be appreciated. Thanks! My email is: ellenpham@msn.com

]]> By: The Vapour Trail http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2008/12/28/the-best-resources-for-learning-about-the-israeli-palestinian-conflict/comment-page-1/#comment-3625 The Vapour Trail Sat, 03 Jan 2009 06:25:30 +0000 http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/?p=2800#comment-3625 [...] ‘tell me, what does Robin Hood mean to you?’ before providing a few thoughts of her own. Larry Ferlazzo offers a collection of resources about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with those intending to [...] [...] ‘tell me, what does Robin Hood mean to you?’ before providing a few thoughts of her own. Larry Ferlazzo offers a collection of resources about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict with those intending to [...]

]]> By: Susan http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/2008/12/28/the-best-resources-for-learning-about-the-israeli-palestinian-conflict/comment-page-1/#comment-3624 Susan Sat, 03 Jan 2009 06:20:03 +0000 http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/?p=2800#comment-3624 Hi Larry! First, I'd like to thank you for the wonderful blog you've put together. Awesome! :-) Regarding this particular post, however, I don't think the sources you've mentioned are the "best" sources, even though I'm sure you sincerely thought they are. Mainly your sources tell the American-government-approved version of the story, which I consider to be highly biased. Funny how those who have all the weapons and are armed to the teeth are always acting out of self-defense or to avoid further bloodshed (killing lots of people but "ultimately saving more lives than were taken"), and those who are actually being killed are always the terrorists and to blame. Similar reasons were given for the American government's bombings of Japan in the World War, and for the more recent killings in Afghanistan and Iraq. But, Larry, the truth is that hundreds of innocent civilians are being killed in Gaza, and the rest are being starved to death. I just don't see how that can be justified by people who favor peace and understanding. Hi Larry! First, I’d like to thank you for the wonderful blog you’ve put together. Awesome! :-)

Regarding this particular post, however, I don’t think the sources you’ve mentioned are the “best” sources, even though I’m sure you sincerely thought they are.

Mainly your sources tell the American-government-approved version of the story, which I consider to be highly biased. Funny how those who have all the weapons and are armed to the teeth are always acting out of self-defense or to avoid further bloodshed (killing lots of people but “ultimately saving more lives than were taken”), and those who are actually being killed are always the terrorists and to blame.

Similar reasons were given for the American government’s bombings of Japan in the World War, and for the more recent killings in Afghanistan and Iraq. But, Larry, the truth is that hundreds of innocent civilians are being killed in Gaza, and the rest are being starved to death. I just don’t see how that can be justified by people who favor peace and understanding.

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