Because it's more important that we return to a discussion of the issues, both of Middleboro and the factual impacts of the non-existent casino, these are among my last words regarding Mr. Bond's sordid attacks.
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For the last day, I have spoken with others who were DEEPLY OFFENDED and outraged over Mr. Bond's comments equating the casino with the HOLOCAUST.
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The reaction of many to the inappropriate parallels drawn by Mr. Bond have left many without words, as much as myself.
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Mr. Bond's parallel was curious.
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When discussing Sovereign Rights, perhaps we could draw parallels with the US presence on the island of Cuba.
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Those are US Sovereign Rights imposed on the Sovereign Nation of Cuba.
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That presence is Guantanamo Bay. It is called GITMO.
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It is a place where International Law and Constitutional Rights have been suspended.
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It is a place where the Red Cross has been denied access as provided in previous US Agreements.
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It is a place where innocent people were brutally tortured and then released when it was determined that they were, in fact, innocent.
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It is a place where a 15 year old is still being held after years in 'captivity,' like an animal.
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It is a place where NO TRIALS ARE HELD.
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The US also has other territories on which they proclaim Sovereign Rights to torture.
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Or perhaps, the modern parallel to the racist accusation raised by Mr. Bond might be the current US treatment of Muslims.
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We stalk them, eavesdrop on their phone conversations, and target them because we believe THEY are ALL terrorists.
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Because Muslims wear different clothing, pray during the day and adhere to different beliefs, they must be terrorists. Right?
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Shall we draw parallels?
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Do we believe Native Americans to be terrorists?
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The US has invaded 2 Muslim countries: one to provide security for a pipeline to Pakistan and the other because of oil.
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Why should Native Americans be permitted to have Sovereign Rights within the US if they wear different clothing and have different beliefs? Shouldn't they also conform?
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Clearly, there are numerous other parallels to be drawn should one care to, but let's stick to the facts.
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Since Mr. Bond clearly lacks any historical sense, we should stick to the current issues.
