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To: Lane3 who wrote (12503)5/8/2002 4:22:16 PM
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Small point of confusion. I have never understood how a Semite (Arafat) could be anti-semitic, but apparently my Random House dictionary qualifies any one who is hostile or prejudiced toward Jews.

Not that it matters. It is interesting how common vernacular of language can force meanings against logic and shape culture in its wake. A couple of months ago I made a stink about refering to anyone as an Islamic Cleric since there is really no such role in Islam or even one that is similar to the Christian Ministry. Now after the media has had a hey day with this term, I hear Muslims using it too. Aw....
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