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To: Elmer Flugum who wrote (547)	1/17/2002 6:59:15 PM
From: Zeev Hed	Respond to of 6945

I would say that indoctrination from early age is a contributing factor. More important, however, is the old Marxist battle cry, when getting the masses to face empty handed the cannons, "Workers of the world, unite, you have nothing to lose, but your shackles". Zeev

To: Elmer Flugum who wrote (547)	1/17/2002 9:11:24 PM
From: Nadine Carroll	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 6945

What makes people go to such extremes? I can think of a few reasons (btw, did you see the good New York Times Magazine article on suicide bombers a few months back?) Indoctrination from an early age. Kindergarten camps for would-be suicide bombers, run by Hamas and Fatah. Mullahs who assure you that this is not suicide, but 'martyrdom'. Selection, training and grooming by the Hamas organizer at your local mosque. The local culture that makes 'martyrdom' so honorable that the entire village will congradulate your parents after you blow yourself up, and Chairman Arafat himself will send a telegram of appreciation. The beautiful notice that Al-Hayat Al Jadida will print about your 'wedding' (to the 72 black-eyed virgins in Heaven). Anticipation of those 72 black-eyed virgins. Oh yes, the $15,000 per year that Chairman Arafat will pay to your family. Saddam Hussein will send money too. Does this answer your question?

To: Elmer Flugum who wrote (547)	1/17/2002 9:16:53 PM
From: Nadine Carroll	Respond to of 6945

Talking about dead bodies and mass graves is a taboo subject To whom? The Palestinian stringers working for CNN, who have given us those touching pictures of children combing through the rubble? Don't you think they would be eagerly showing off graves if they had any to show, or squawking loudly about Israeli black-outs if they were hindered?