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Two Professors Fail To Clean Up Their Act

Submitted by Thomas Jamieson, Sep 16, 2007 06:53

this issue is very interesting, as is the discussion of the book in the article. i personally think that there is probably a bit of truth in the book, but as i haven't read it i can't really comment until i have.

it is obviously a very emotional debate. it is definitely good that authors like these two can express their feelings in a democratic society. rather than slate these authors, i would suggest more objective reporting would be nice. it is important to offer an opinion, but ultimately the purpose of a journalist is to outline the facts and allow readers to make their minds up for themselves. the american public is smart enough to form their own opinions if they are allowed the chance to do so.

rather than use terms like 'anti-semite' at any criticism of israel, one should surely listen to the arguments and evaluate them on an academic basis, rather than resorting to mudslinging - if you are so against the book, ignore it and chances are people will not be even aware of it.

emotional terms and ripostes are easy and effective to write as a journalist wanting an emotional response from readers, but i suggest we all calm down, read the book for ourselves and make up our own minds.

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this issue is very interesting, as is the discussion of the book in the article. i personally think that there...

Thomas Jamieson

Sep 16, 2007 06:53

The emergence of a frank and open public discussion of U.S. - Israeli relations should be viewed not as an... [MORE]

DPWalker

Sep 14, 2007 09:56

I think we have freedom of speech in the US. It is healthy to stop for a moment and question... [MORE]

Subhi AbuAbbas

Sep 7, 2007 19:10

For a lobbying organization or special interest group to be truly effective, it must be largely invisible. By working behind... [MORE]

Fredric Dennis Williams

Sep 3, 2007 10:28

I applaud the evenhandedness of Mr. Williams contribution and his patriotism. Having worked for AIPAC for a brief time in... [MORE]

Adam Lovinger

Sep 4, 2007 13:45

Essentially, the situation that Mearsheimer and Walt describe is correct. Their critics -like the writer of this article- quibble over... [MORE]

Arthur G. Brina

Aug 31, 2007 22:35

Your response to the article and book by Messrs. Mearsheimer and Walt once again exemplifies the proclivity of Israelis and... [MORE]

John Schwab

Aug 30, 2007 22:23

The contrast of Ira Stoll's well crafted critique heightens the slovenly, lazy, and impoverished display of abilities of these two... [MORE]

Carolyn Barnett-Goldstein

Aug 30, 2007 03:21

It's interesting that commentators are attempting to get the 2 professors fired for expressing their opinions. The are NOT saying... [MORE]

Steven Kammerer

Aug 31, 2007 17:38

Israel should be taken to task for how they went into Lebanon. The world is going to find fault with Israel... [MORE]

Barbara

Sep 1, 2007 21:00

I have read a number of reviews on the Walt- Mearsheimer book. This one gives special insight and we see... [MORE]

Shalom Freedman

Aug 29, 2007 14:41

Thanks are due to Ira Stoll for an excellent analysis of the Walt-Mearsheimer propaganda tract. Stoll has composed what the... [MORE]

Elliott A Green

Aug 29, 2007 10:18

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