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In the new video message, Mr. Chomsky called the two Americans “extraordinary young people” who “have dedicated themselves to advocating social and environmental justice,” and “truly embody the spirit of humanitarianism.” Of course Chomsky entirely misses the point. No doubt these two (or three) were progressives or radicals (choose your own words) who have dedicated themselves to various good causes. However it is a FACT that there are many such people (some on this list) who have cheered on the Iranian "Green movement" and done their best to support its demand for the overthrow of the Iranian government. Are there SOME such people who might go a step further than simply advocating on behalf of the Greens on the Internet, or helping to make sure their Twitter feed doesn't go down, and actually who would actually work in collaboration with the U.S. government to help bring that about? It seems almost indisputable that there are. Are Josh, Shane, and Sarah such individuals? I have no freakin' idea, and certainly know of no evidence that they are. But the idea that they are progressives or radicals and that that automatically rules out their guilt is simply wrong, and Chomsky should know better. No doubt he does. Eli Stephens Left I on the News http://lefti.blogspot.com ________________________________________________ Send list submissions to: [email protected] Set your options at: http://lists.econ.utah.edu/mailman/options/marxism/archive%40mail-archive.com
