http://disc.server.com/discussion.cgi?id=154569&article=4021 liberties with your paraphrasing You certainly did take Wed May 29 11:08:16 2002 205.188.193.184 And I'd have to agree with Donna De La Paz that Israel is the homeland of the Jewish people, having been educated in a Presbyterian bible school that the Jews are, indeed, God's Chosen People, who own Israel. Muslims uphold the veracities of the Old Testament. (And I actually believe something unique; that Canaan was named after Cain, Adam's son, or their descendant Cainan, since there was a well-established tradition of his descendants building towns and naming them for their sons. I'd suggest you read Genesis very carefully, with a map of ancient Mesapotamia and Babylon and Canaan at hand rather than accept the Microsoft Encarta version of history out of hand. I don't doubt my views are more radical than Donna De La Paz's, 'though I too, support Palestinian statehood.) But that's not the issue. You are ignoring the fact that Donna De La Paz went to great lengths to make a case for Palestinian statehood. She is not a publicity seeking 'radio personality' but rather a community leader. I cannot imagine the woman lying, especially about something which she, of all people, knows is a serious charge. But what is the truth to you; that's not your agenda. (Where can I hear Greg Geiselman's words re: Dr Buzzanco?) I am mindful of the people around WBAI's ex-General Manager, Utrice Leid, and I am aware that many 'supporters' with agendas and programming at stake may, indeed, tell outrageous lies in the confidance that their cohorts will support their fibs. I am also aware that people standing a foot away from another person may be engaged in other conversations, other thoughts, and may have no idea what was said right in front of their own ears.)