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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsPhoto of the two Israelis murdered:
He had bought the ring and was going to propose shortly:

rollin74
(2,331 posts)Polybius
(22,122 posts)RIP to a beautiful couple.
Chautauquas
(4,494 posts)sounds like you really don't like this person you mention, even though you don't say who it is.
MarineCombatEngineer
(18,181 posts)but I'm pretty sure I know who it is.
There is actually someone in another thread that said they don't care that the couple were murdered, that is some sick thinking.
mcar
(46,366 posts)who voiced that disgusting opinion.
Polybius
(22,122 posts)But have strong disagreements on Israeli/Palestine issues with her. There is never condemnation of terrorists, but when Israel does something, it's all over the place.
Chautauquas
(4,494 posts)Gaza and Israel are very difficult topics to talk about it, for obvious reasons. I try to stay out of any and all discussions on the subject but emotions do run high.
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tritsofme
(19,933 posts)Nothing justifies such abhorrent, open, and proud anti-Semitism.
Celerity
(54,890 posts)tritsofme
(19,933 posts)That is all.
Celerity
(54,890 posts)still obvious call-outs.
tritsofme
(19,933 posts)when it surely appears again.
Celerity
(54,890 posts)actual anti-semitism, a defintion of which can be open to completely legitimate debate in some instances) and then, on the other hand, calling another DUer 'a vicious anti-Semite' simply because they post things (and/or post in a manner in terms of area of emphasis) that you disagree with.
tritsofme
(19,933 posts)When I see it.
I wish I didnt see so much of it.
Nixie
(18,111 posts)Polybius
(22,122 posts)My fault for not checking up faster.
Jit423
(1,568 posts)Chautauquas
(4,494 posts)More senseless violence.
RIP
H2O Man
(79,257 posts)I wish I could find words. But this is beyond words.
Recommended.
mcar
(46,366 posts)mvd
(65,954 posts)Yet more innocent victims in all of this.
electric_blue68
(27,329 posts)Danmel
(5,805 posts)He was Israeli, had a Jewish father and a Christian mother and was a practicing Christian living in Israel and working for the embassy.
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/israeli-embassy-victims-jewish-museum-shooting-what-know-rcna208474
It is heartbreaking and infuriating to see people excuse cold blooded murder. This toxic brew needs to end.
SheltieLover
(81,727 posts)Mike Nelson
(10,943 posts)... when will we ever learn... when will we ever learn.
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