‘Israeli War Crimes’ Signs Debut on Seattle Buses
- Posted on December 22, 2010 at 8:17am by
Jonathon M. Seidl
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The signs say, “Israeli War Crimes: Your tax dollars at work.” And it uses children, who are staring at a pile of rubble, to try an trumpet its anti-Israel message. Those signs will soon be plastered all over Seattle-area buses, and the government says there’s nothing it can do:
From KING-TV:
A group calling itself the Seattle Mideast Awareness Campaign has paid King County $1,794 so that 12 buses will carry that message around town, starting two days after Christmas. That’s December 27: the two-year anniversary of Israeli attacks on Gaza, aimed at stopping rocket attacks and weapons smuggling.
Ed Mast, a Seattle man who is a spokesperson for the group, says it’s not meant to be an anti-Israel message, but a message designed to generate discussion and awareness.
“I wouldn‘t say it’s an anti-Israel message any more than any complaint about a country is anti-that country. We would like Israel to stop violating human rights. We would like Israel to give equal rights to its Palestinian citizens and its Palestinian subjects who live under occupation,” said Mast.
At the Pacific Northwest office of the Anti-Defamation League, the ad campaign is seen quite a bit differently.
“We’re dismayed,” says Community Director Hilary Bernstein, who calls the bus-born advertisement grotesquely one-sided. “Citizens young and old will be seeing this sort of propaganda, this very one-sided distortion. It’s unfortunate.”
“As a government, we are mindful of the provisions in state and federal constitutions to protect freedom of speech. So, we can’t object these campaigns simply because they offend some people,” King County Metro Transit spokesperson Linda Thielke told the station.
(H/T: Gateway Pundit)
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Comments (140)
jakartaman
Posted on December 22, 2010 at 9:07amThe whole West coast needs to slide into the Pacific ocean.
Report Post »If the sign was the reverse ie Muslim hate crimes – there would be a screaming outrage!
Hypocritical morons.
catndahat
Posted on December 22, 2010 at 9:06amIt’s easy to remedy: burn ‘em with spray paint.
Report Post »itsmyfirstday
Posted on December 22, 2010 at 9:03amWell last year they displayed signs saying “Yes Virgina, there is no Santa”, with a picture of Santa….I made complaints to the city and they could only say that they rent the spaces for the signs….they do not regulate free speech no matter how hurtful…Thank GOD I know live in Nashville!
Report Post »1minuteman
Posted on December 22, 2010 at 9:00amwhy is this crap not considered a hate crime? if you put up signs against islam holder would of course sue who ever did it. there is such a big double standard in this country.
Report Post »spreadcommonsensenot pc
Posted on December 22, 2010 at 8:59amI put on my truck——-”progressivism crimes against humanity”
Report Post »“progressivism in America NO coexcist ”
“progressive ameriKa—–NOT”
“progressivism just plain SUKS”
“progressivism EQUALS slavery”
PA CONSERVATIVE
Posted on December 22, 2010 at 8:55amPam over at http://atlasshrugs2000.typepad.com is already on it with a Seattle Anti-anti-Israeli bus campaign…She’s run them before with great success.
Report Post »leesrt
Posted on December 22, 2010 at 9:03amI say we pay for another add to be run.
MUSLIM WAR CRIMES.
Report Post »Your Tax dollars at work (enter picture of plane hitting WTC)
RepubliCorp
Posted on December 22, 2010 at 8:53amGood …now we can put racially charged signs on buses about Obama and no one will say a word….Right????
Report Post »Tal-El
Posted on December 22, 2010 at 8:52amSubstitute any other word for “Israeli”, such as Muslim, Arab, Pakistani, Iranian, you name it (though Christian would be fine) and see how the city of Seattle would suddenly have plenty of tools to not allow the ad to run.
Report Post »Tiny2bit
Posted on December 22, 2010 at 8:51amI wonder if Sharpton would bust a vein on his forehead if this kind of free speech was on the airwaves.
Report Post »uncivilized
Posted on December 22, 2010 at 8:46amAfter seeing this story, I went over to Pamela Geller’s “Atlas Shrugs” blog – here’s what she has…
http://atlasshrugs2000.typepad.com/atlas_shrugs/2010/12/another-creative-added-to-pro-israel-counter-jihad-ad-campaign-in-seattle-moves-ahead.html#comments
Report Post »Thatsitivehadenough
Posted on December 22, 2010 at 9:05amThanks. I feel a little bit better now that I’ve seen this page.
Report Post »clipper@work
Posted on December 22, 2010 at 8:41amU.S. Congress -13% approval rating.Your tax dollars at work.I wonder how long that would stay on the bus.
Report Post »darasen
Posted on December 22, 2010 at 8:35am…”So, we can’t object these campaigns simply because they offend some people,” …
Wait, what??!!?? They can say not to wear American flag shirts, don;t have nativity scenes, christmas trees are bad and the list goes on and on because it might offend someone. BUT falsely maligning Israel is acceptable?
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on December 22, 2010 at 9:13amIn liberal land the answer is yes.
Report Post »Thatsitivehadenough
Posted on December 22, 2010 at 8:32amSomebody had better put a stop to these signs soon.
Report Post »Gonzo
Posted on December 22, 2010 at 8:31amTime for the progressives to paint the Star of David on Jewish shop owners windows.
Report Post »USNRET04
Posted on December 22, 2010 at 8:30amSo the spokesperson said, “it’s not meant to be an anti-Israel message, but a message designed to generate discussion and awareness”…RIGHT!!!
Let’s see some signs that tell the otherside of the story and see how that flies!
Report Post »NOV2HURRY
Posted on December 22, 2010 at 8:29amKing county ….the very politically correct gutless a-hole county commission and of course, then there is the budget changing $1,794. Israel its time to get your ad people and propegandists awake and swing into action. Coounter bus ads and billboards about these terrorists need equal exposure.
Report Post »Helpusplz
Posted on December 22, 2010 at 8:29amDidn’t Sharpton say we are not allowed to offend anyone? I’m offended….
Report Post »taskmaster78
Posted on December 22, 2010 at 8:28amTypical bs, and they wont tell us who is providing the funding for the ads.
Report Post »citygirl56
Posted on December 22, 2010 at 8:26amThis is total hate speech! If this were ads about blacks, asian, or latinos the ACLU would be breaking down the doors to file lawsuits. Try putting up these ads about Cuba, Venezuela, Iran, North Korea, China, or even Russia and lets see what happens.
Report Post »Marylou7
Posted on December 22, 2010 at 8:33amCITYGIRL56 you are so right. That is propaganda and hate speech toward Jews NOT freedom of speech.
Report Post »techengineer11
Posted on December 22, 2010 at 11:56amPlease. There is no such thing as “hate” speech.. Only speech that you do not agree with. I’m ok w/ the posters. We should not be funding Israel so that they might slaughter Palestinians and stirr up more Muslim wrath against the US.. Somehow in America we think it’s ok for Jews to slaughter Palestianians in Palestine and place our Armies in Arab lands but when Muslim anger runs over and they strike back at us we are somehow appauled at the blood thirsty barbarians? lol Lot of logic in that. I believe we in Ameria suffer from Chronic Ignorance?
Report Post »Tammy Garner
Posted on December 22, 2010 at 2:55pmtechengineer11 – learn the facts. The Palestinians were given a large piece of land at the same time the Israeli nation’s land was returned to them (post WWI or WWII – don’t have my reference book here but you should be able to look up that fact). Prior to that there wasn’t a “Palestinian” nation. Once the land was divided up Egypt and other neighboring nations went to war and took the Palestinian land from them and forced them into the Gaza Strip – the Israelis were not involved in doing that. Two years ago (and EVERY SINGLE TIME the Israelis have fired on Palestine) Israel was responding to missiles that Palestine dropped on Israel. How can it POSSIBLY be war crimes to defend your nation from being bombed with missiles? What if Mexico decided to bomb California, Texas, or Arizona? Do they have a right to do that without fear of reprisals? Should we just sit back and do nothing? If we respond are we war criminals? What is the difference here? Do your research. Know what you are talking about. The Israelis have every right to defend their territory. If Palestine wants their land back maybe they should go after the Egyptians and others who took Palestinian land, not the Israelis who live within the borders of their own nation…
Report Post »majoralanr
Posted on December 22, 2010 at 8:25amAccording to FBI crime statistics, there were nine times more hate crimes committed against Jewish American’s than Muslim Americans. The above kind of inflammatory billboard is not helpful in maintaining civility in a pluralistic society.
Report Post »guyperram
Posted on December 22, 2010 at 8:58amThat is correct. However, anti-semitism is promoted by a large number of groups, not just the muslims.
Report Post »Remember when the government was so worried about the KKK (now called IKA)? Maybe they should express concern about the muslims.
Oh, silly me, it is a religion of peace. Barry said so.
firstHat
Posted on December 22, 2010 at 9:20amI say we Blaze readers create a fund to post ads on the same buses that say exactly that: “According to FBI crime statistics, there were nine times more hate crimes committed against Jewish American’s than Muslim Americans.”
Report Post »Just that phrase, black on white, with perhaps a reference to the report so folks could look it up for themselves. Pretty powerful stuff and pure fact.
LadyIzShy
Posted on December 22, 2010 at 8:25amI wonder if I can say Muslims are terrorist on these buses. I say we try..
Report Post »BernieKittyCat
Posted on December 22, 2010 at 8:33amHere, here! Where do I donate?
Report Post »uncivilized
Posted on December 22, 2010 at 8:38amNo, if I remember correctly, the Muslims already raised he11 about advertisements that they deemed “anti-Islam” on buses somewhere, and they were removed at once.
Report Post »Anybody wanna bet THESE ads stay put?
Thatsitivehadenough
Posted on December 22, 2010 at 8:59amSounds good to me. Too bad I don‘t live anywhere near Seattle or I’d do that.
Looks like a good time to drive, walk, or take taxis in Seattle if you ask me.
Report Post »DeltaHawk
Posted on December 22, 2010 at 8:24amBy God , if it was any thing against muslims, the liberals wouls scream to hih heaven
Report Post »RepubliCorp
Posted on December 22, 2010 at 8:42amheaven??? I don’t think so
Report Post »Marcobob69
Posted on December 22, 2010 at 8:23amThe “government” won’t say a word about this “attack” on the country of Israel, but say anything about a Muslim and Eric “the worst AG we’ve ever had” Holder will file a lawsuit so fast it will make your head spin! No bias there. WAKE UP, AMERICA!
Report Post »RepubliCorp
Posted on December 22, 2010 at 8:36amFor the good people in Seattle……..spray paint
Report Post »GittleShel
Posted on December 22, 2010 at 8:23amAl, we need you more than ever in Seattle! Come save us with your wisdom!!!
Report Post »RepubliCorp
Posted on December 22, 2010 at 8:32amyeah sure…..he is on it
Report Post »DagneyT
Posted on December 22, 2010 at 8:58amI hope you don’t mean Algore? God forbid!
Report Post »guyperram
Posted on December 22, 2010 at 8:22amThis isn’t an anti-Israeli message, just one intended to promote awareness.
Report Post »And pigs fly!
I wonder which Muslim “peace” group is behind this bit of anti-semetism?
Dustyluv
Posted on December 22, 2010 at 8:25amGee can I buy an ad that says Mohammed was a Pedophile? At least that would be truthful…
Report Post »mark t
Posted on December 22, 2010 at 8:27amI guess these libitard‘s diddn’t hear about the american woman hiker that these muslim terrorist’s killed last week? Like I said it diddn’t get much press!!!!!
Report Post »DagneyT
Posted on December 22, 2010 at 8:30amI agree! I’ve been in Seattle, and burhkas abound all over the city. Any reasonable American who has paid any attention to the tribulations of the tiny country of Israel know they are the victims of terrorism, not the Palestinians who are funded by the other Arab countries who do not welcome them in their countries, so there is no doubt in my mind who is behind these signs…with a bit of help from their buddy “Spooky Dude” Soros.
Report Post »TXPilot
Posted on December 22, 2010 at 8:39amIt never ceases to amaze me how many people in this country will condemn our friends in Israel for denying others the ability to destroy them, while supporting bloodthirsty Muslims, who would kill a liberal just as quickly as anyone else.
Report Post »Citizen #25R624
Posted on December 22, 2010 at 8:45amThey could do the same thing they’d do if it were aimed at Muslims: call it hate speech and refuse to post it.
Report Post »DashRipRock
Posted on December 22, 2010 at 8:50amOk I’m throwing out the race card here…
Ill see your two Tea Party is a white bet
Report Post »and raise you an ENTIRE LIBERAL TOWN WHO HATES JEWS!!!
Flagwaver
Posted on December 22, 2010 at 8:57amIf that isn’t an anti-Israeli message, but one to provoke awareness then the KKK aren’t an anti-minority organization, just one to promote white-awareness.
Report Post »tobywil2
Posted on December 22, 2010 at 8:59amPEACE IN THE MID-EAST:
The interesting thing about the Israel-Palestinian Peace Talks is that if the Arab (Muslims) quit attacking Israel the conflict would end. What does Israel have to gain by negotiating with people whose only objective is to destroy Israel? The only agreement that the Muslims will agree to are those that weaken Israel and aid them in obtaining their only objective. http://commonsense21c.com/
Report Post »ishka4me
Posted on December 22, 2010 at 9:01amsimple truth, if the Palestinians surrender their arms there will be no more war, if Israel surrenders their arms, there will be no more Israel.These radical progressives are on the wrong side of everything, they don’t make sense.
Report Post »Wayner
Posted on December 22, 2010 at 9:54amHow about signs that decry “ISLAMIC CRIMES AGAINST INNOCENT CHILDREN OF THE CIVILIZED WORLD”
Report Post »KICKILLEGALSOUT
Posted on December 22, 2010 at 10:11amWho wants to pitch in some money to run an ad after this that has a picture of Terry Jones saying “Muslim Barbarians, Let’s Burn the Koran”
Report Post »KICKILLEGALSOUT
Posted on December 22, 2010 at 10:16amOr maybe a follow up ad saying Muslim Terrorist financing, provided by the Obama administration. $1794 isn’t a lot for a response. Who wants to chip in. You could send King county a money order.
Report Post »diggyorange
Posted on December 22, 2010 at 11:07amAtlasShrugs.com is running counter ads on this one.
She’s looking for donations and support.
Check out here site and Donate.
Lets set the records straight
http://atlasshrugs2000.typepad.com/atlas_shrugs/
UPdate: Looks like ad company is looking to change their policy and not allow these types of ads. Is it because Pamela Geller wants to counter the ads? Hmmm
Report Post »Curator_JDR
Posted on December 22, 2010 at 11:39amDisgusting Leftist Post-National Agitprop in service of Islam. Dhimmitude and dummies.Of course Israel has a right to exist. They are the only nation who have ever existed in that land as a nation. They are the only ones with a title to the land. If Israel is legal, all modern middle eastern countries are illegal as their borders were created at the same time after WWI
THE META-FACTS OF HISTORY OF WARS SINCE 3000 BCE are the Progressive “framework”. See how it emerged as a consequence of natural disaster and caused the first wars of civilization.Listen: Israel National Radio interview of artist Marc Rubin at http://www.marcrubin.com/judean-eve.ivnu
Report Post »Polwatcher
Posted on December 22, 2010 at 11:54amAnti-semitism!!!
Report Post »thepatriotdave
Posted on December 22, 2010 at 2:36pm“Palestinian War Crimes” advertisements should be popping up any day now. If not, then someone has got a yellow streak.
PatriotShops.com
Report Post »thepatriotdave
Posted on December 22, 2010 at 2:37pm“Ed Mast, a Seattle man who is a spokesperson for the group, says it’s not meant to be an anti-Israel message, but a message designed to generate discussion and awareness.”
Typical liberal mind-set… MORON!
PatriotShops.com
Report Post »patriot4all
Posted on December 22, 2010 at 7:35pmOr that he promoted his religion with the edge of a sword,” convert or die!’—= murderer.
Report Post »R. Wirz von Urikon
Posted on December 22, 2010 at 9:38pmLiberals in Seattle seconded the Islamofascist message. Liberals and terrorists are one in the same. We’ll have to deal with the former before solving the latter.
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