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Let me say up front that I am not a leftist in any sense of the word. But my call is for freedom of speech. I was one of those who wrote a letter to NYTW to protest the play's cancellation, which I do see as being for political reasons. Whether it be Sharon's health, Hamas's victory at the polls, or people's potential reaction in this country, they all represent political reasons. When something gets canceled for political reasons, that's censorship. Albeit self-censorship in this case, but censorship nonetheless.

I do not disagree with a lot of what Christopher Orlet wrote. I am perfectly willing to believe the official Israeli and American findings, and appreciate Mr. Orlet's reminding the public. However, as he also implies, there is so much controversy surrounding Rachel Corrie's death that we may never know the complete truth.

It bothers me that he criticizes her for writing that most Palestinians are engaging in non-violent resistance. That is undoubtedly what was happening and continues to happen. As with most populations, it's only a relative few who would be the militant ones. I don't expect that Gandhi would support terrorists, but have no idea what he would say about the average Palestinian who, like the rest of us, is trying to provide for and take care of his family.

p>In the meantime, it is not only "leftists" who should argue for free speech. We righties also need to. Why? Because truth gets colored and distorted all the time. All sides need to be heard in the hope that one day we may arrive at some answers together. br> -- Beth Kennedy /p> p> IN LIKE FLYNN br> Re: Hal G.P. Colebatch's Three Strikes and You're ... In Like Flint : /p>

I always thought that the older I became the more I would understand about society, the social construct, republics, and parliamentarian governments to protect and serve. The polar opposite has now become my world view.

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