Love power. I'm talking about love power.
The power of a sweet flower is gonna rule the earth.
And there'll be a great rebirth ....
Posted on 04/05/2002 7:56:07 PM PST by Kermit
SEVEN peace activists have been abused by Israeli passengers while flying back to Britain after being trapped by Israel's invasion of Bethlehem.
The four men and three women, who had travelled through occupied territories on Good Friday, were allowed safe passage out of the city after he intervention of the British Consulate in Jerusalem. But they had to be escorted off the plane by police at Heathrow after Israeli passengers on board BA flight 164 from Tel Aviv began to abuse them after learning what they had been doing.
The seven - Joanne Bird, from Manchester, Emma Bleach, from Bristol, Chris Dunham, from London, Ted Curtis, from London, Kunle Ibidun, from Bristol, Jeremy Hardy from London and Lillian Pizzithini, from London - had joined around 150 members of the International Solidarity Movement protesting about Israeli attacks.
As they arrived at Heathrow's terminal four, one Israeli passenger shouted: "They are supporting terrorists who have blood on their hands. They are a disgrace."
Two of the seven said they had been injured by shrapnel on Monday in Beit Jala, a small town overlooking Bethlehem, as they took part in a peaceful demonstration.
Mr Dunham, 31, a consultant, who had a small plaster on his little finger where he said he had been hit by shrapnel from a bullet, said: "We are glad to be coming home.
"Our main concern now lies with both innocent Palestinians and our fellow internationals who are tempting to shield civilians from the brutality of an invasion by one of the most heavily armed forces in the world.
"We were fired at with live ammunition with a complete disregard for our safety and human rights."
Profound statement. A little thinking and blinders come right off. Now I know why the US can't leave NATO among other things. Thanks for the eye opener.
WELL GOLLY!!!
It's a frigg'n Battle ... What did they think they would be hit with .. FLOWERS???
Love power. I'm talking about love power.
The power of a sweet flower is gonna rule the earth.
And there'll be a great rebirth ....
That is a monumental injury to the English. After all, isn't that the finger you stick out when you have your tea?
And, Mr. Dunham, we're all glad you're home too. Now butt out.
STUPID ACTIVIST JERK
. . .well the incredible,stupid and arrogant mentality of these people survived in tact. . .
Trying to imagine London and WWII and 'peace activists'. These folks would not have a home.
Revervists need more time on the rifle ranges.
The main problem with the Israelis (and even Jews-in-general) -- according to Europe -- is that they refuse to simply keel over dead when looked at.
LOL - You're a funny guy. Do you feel better now that you've placed me into a "box"?
Listen jackass, I may not tow the Republican party line, like some of the mindless zombie fools around here, but now that makes me a liberal? Ok, I guess since you said so, it must be . . . silly man
I guess I didn't know that "peace" took sides. Last time I checked "peace" was in favor of both sides NOT fighting.
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