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In reply to the discussion: Toronto students forced to wear 'Colonizers' shirts at anti-Israel protest [View all]rog
(944 posts)15. Just curious how Pasternak's statement, above ...
... implies that, "one of the school teachers who participated in the events had an active role in this infiltration."
Was he there? It appears he's just referring to this report, and he may be assuming that the teachers knew the event was going to be hijacked, or were 'in on the protest', somehow, and 'forced' the students to take part. I really have not seen any evidence of that. Not one photo, not one video ... nothing.
I am more than skeptical that Toronto teachers 'coerced' their students into participating in any sort of Israel/Palestine protest. I think they went there to observe the rally in support of First Nations, and this happened while they were there.
I will eat crow willingly if it turns out otherwise.
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Toronto students forced to wear 'Colonizers' shirts at anti-Israel protest [View all]
Beastly Boy
Sep 2024
OP
It is. And if it happened in Nurenberg Germany, it would be of great concern to us in the US too.
Beastly Boy
Sep 2024
#2
They didn't have the need to handle it just fine a year ago. And that's the point, isn't it?
Beastly Boy
Sep 2024
#5
As per the article, this is what "Canadian media and government officials reported on Friday."
Beastly Boy
Sep 2024
#9
Again, duly chastised. Not sure why an apology needs further spanking, but the apology still stands.
rog
Sep 2024
#41
Obviously, the photo you base your skepticism on does not depict the entire event.
Beastly Boy
Sep 2024
#35
I looked at the article itself, which is dated today, this year. Jerusalem Post is considered a legit source.
Hekate
Sep 2024
#16
Can you show me a picture or video of middle school students protesting against Israel?
rog
Sep 2024
#22
If it's a legitimate source, you should be able to provide one picture to back up your claim
questionseverything
Sep 2024
#29