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talk and Q&A on U.S. foreign policy
in the Middle East, radical Islam was
never mentioned as either a cause or
a concern.
The entire auditorium, often
applauding and cheering, discussed
U.S. and Israel policies as if both
countries were located on the moon
and inflicting themselves on a
defenseless law-abiding Earth.
Walt and Mearsheimer utterly dis-
count any critique of their position
that hints at anti-Semitism. That the
Washington Post, the New York Times,
and the New Republic, to name a few,
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cast aside as yet another proof of the
Israel Lobby's reach and influence.
Stephen Walt and John
Mearsheimer seem to operate in a
world devoid of accountability or
consequences, and in their view, so do
all of Israel's enemies. Whether or not
these professors are themselves anti-
Semitic, I confess I do not know. But
their conclusions certainly are. ❑

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Michigan chapter of StandWithUs, an

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himself to the cause. His record on
Darfur is inconsistent at best, and he
has done nothing constructive since
pledging, ever so briefly, to tackle the
issue in his January State of the Union
address. What better way for a presi-
dent to spend his last months in office
than to help bring an end to the first
genocide of the 21st century?
In a culture where celebrities often
gain attention for their poor judgment
and bad behavior, Spielberg, Farrow
and the other high-profile activists —
they include Don Cheadle and George
Clooney — should be applauded for
their justice efforts.
Now, we must join them in the strug-
gle to save Darfur and to create a per-
manent anti-genocide movement.

❑

Rabbi Or N. Rose is associate dean of
the rabbinical school of Hebrew College,

Newton, Mass., and co-editor of "Righteous

Indignation: A Jewish Call for Justice"
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to host the 2008 Summer Olympics,
one hopes that Chinese leaders will rec-
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letes from around the globe for a sport-
ing competition based on the principles
of good will and fair play while aiding
and abetting a genocidal government.
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host the Olympic Games at home and
underwrite genocide in Darfur?"
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Does this dream include the night-
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his power to try to persuade China to
change its behavior. If China does not
cooperate, the president should recon-
sider his plans to attend the Olympics.
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