Israeli court rejects US activist's family lawsuit
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Look at all that HATE in her eyes. So far from a "PEACE" activist.
I agree with you ES. A single image out of context is a reliable way to judge someone.
for example, everything you need to know about Oprah is conveyed in this series of images:
Obviously Oprah is a angry raving loonie, as images can't be used to create deliberate false impressions. (sarcasm alert)
Gee ES, you got me. I did manipulate TS's post. Sorry TS.
Which raises the question of why you are posting links to manipulative propaganda about Rachel Corrie and the ISM? You must also know your posts reference manipulative misinformation about Rachel Corrie and the ISM.
Could explain why you are selectively against some manipulative misinformation, yet propagate it when it supports Israeli war crimes or create false perceptions of Israel's critics?
Sure ES, no other images of Rachel Corrie exist. Why do you repeatedly post that image if your intent isn't to create a perception that Rachel Corrie is a raving loonie.
BTW, you should see my driver's license photo. I look like a corpse/zombie... Anyone who knows me, can testify that I am alive and not a zombie.
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Well as it has been said,the ISM is from what we see guilty by association,its like the quebec liberals,are judge guildy by association with organised crime,cause the second in command of the CAQ Jacques Duchesneau,claimed that members of the liberals were on the boat of Tony Accurso,just cause apparently some pix were possibly taken of him with one of them,still no proof,just the conclusion of an ex police chief.
back on topic,how many groups were tagged pro terrorists by the israeli gov,and jewish organisation?
Regarding the Corrie's lawsuit against Caterpillar:
Corrie v. Caterpillar is a federal lawsuit brought against Illinois-based Caterpillar, Inc. The suit charges Caterpillar, Inc. with aiding and abetting war crimes and other serious human rights violations on the grounds that the company provided bulldozers to the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) knowing they would be used unlawfully to demolish homes and endanger civilians in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT).
It charges Caterpillar, Inc. with violations of state, federal, and international law for complicity in war crimes, extrajudicial killing and cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment. The international law-based claims were brought under the Alien Tort Statute (ATS) and the Torture Victim Protection Act (TVPA). Additionally, the suit charges Caterpillar with violation of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act, wrongful death, public nuisance, and negligence. The case was filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington.
Caterpillar has provided bulldozers to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), knowing they would be used to unlawfully destroy civilian homes. The IDF has used Caterpillar bulldozers to destroy thousands of Palestinian homes, leaving thousands of individuals homeless in the process. The Caterpillar D9 bulldozer is more than 13 feet tall and 26 feet wide, weighs more than 60 tons with its armored plating, and can raze houses in a matter of minutes.
Much of the world community, including international human rights organizations and the United Nations, has consistently condemned these demolitions as a clear violation of international humanitarian law. For years, Caterpillar has had notice that the IDF was using its bulldozers for human rights violations, yet has continued to provide them.
The case was brought by the parents of Rachel Corrie, the 23-year-old American peace activist and college student who was run over and killed by a Caterpillar D9 bulldozer on March 16, 2003 as she was trying to protect a home from being demolished while the family was inside. The other plaintiffs include four Palestinians families – the Al Sho’bis, the Abu Husseins, the Fayeds, and the Khalafallahs - whose homes were destroyed and members killed by Caterpillar bulldozers used by the IDF.
This suit seeks compensatory and punitive damages and an injunctive order directing Caterpillar to cease its participation in the provision of equipment and services to the Israel Defense Forces.
Corrie et al. v. Caterpillar | Center for Constitutional Rights
The case was dismissed by a Federal judge in November 2005 for lack of subject matter jurisdiction, citing, among other things, the political question doctrine.
Corrie v. Caterpillar is a federal lawsuit brought against Illinois-based Caterpillar, Inc. The suit charges Caterpillar, Inc. with aiding and abetting war crimes and other serious human rights violations on the grounds that the company provided bulldozers to the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) knowing they would be used unlawfully to demolish homes and endanger civilians in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT).
It charges Caterpillar, Inc. with violations of state, federal, and international law for complicity in war crimes, extrajudicial killing and cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment. The international law-based claims were brought under the Alien Tort Statute (ATS) and the Torture Victim Protection Act (TVPA). Additionally, the suit charges Caterpillar with violation of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act, wrongful death, public nuisance, and negligence. The case was filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington.
Caterpillar has provided bulldozers to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), knowing they would be used to unlawfully destroy civilian homes. The IDF has used Caterpillar bulldozers to destroy thousands of Palestinian homes, leaving thousands of individuals homeless in the process. The Caterpillar D9 bulldozer is more than 13 feet tall and 26 feet wide, weighs more than 60 tons with its armored plating, and can raze houses in a matter of minutes.
Much of the world community, including international human rights organizations and the United Nations, has consistently condemned these demolitions as a clear violation of international humanitarian law. For years, Caterpillar has had notice that the IDF was using its bulldozers for human rights violations, yet has continued to provide them.
The case was brought by the parents of Rachel Corrie, the 23-year-old American peace activist and college student who was run over and killed by a Caterpillar D9 bulldozer on March 16, 2003 as she was trying to protect a home from being demolished while the family was inside. The other plaintiffs include four Palestinians families – the Al Sho’bis, the Abu Husseins, the Fayeds, and the Khalafallahs - whose homes were destroyed and members killed by Caterpillar bulldozers used by the IDF.
This suit seeks compensatory and punitive damages and an injunctive order directing Caterpillar to cease its participation in the provision of equipment and services to the Israel Defense Forces.
Corrie et al. v. Caterpillar | Center for Constitutional Rights
The case was dismissed by a Federal judge in November 2005 for lack of subject matter jurisdiction, citing, among other things, the political question doctrine.
Oh YES!!
Fighting for freedom and Justice....in the form of Hamas and Islamic Jihad.
Rachel Corrie: The very definition of a useful idiot.
No I am am not going to share personal information with you. Your obsession with my ancestry is creepy and disturbing.
M y post 84 - your post 85 was what I am referring to. As in what BS. Please read them then get back to me.
The ISM only supports non-violence resistance in response to oppression and injustice. Convincing Hamas and other organizations which have a record of violent resistance and/or war crimes to embrace purely non-violent methods to gain Palestinian freedom and justice is a worthwhile goal and I wish the ISM luck.
From what i saw over the years,the PLO was branded terrorists,then we get the hezbola(sp) and the hammas,all are branded terrorists,and so are those who would "i guess" help an injured palestinian,but always justifying what is done,even when we hear israelis saying they do not approve what is done,and as long as its done,it will fuel the hatred from some in both sides of the conflict.
Also the damn settlers who go expand outside israel,by destroying the houses of the palestinians,should not be protected by the IDF or anyone else,if you're looking for trouble you should not recieve any help.
Also the damn settlers who go expand outside israel,by destroying the houses of the palestinians,should not be protected by the IDF or anyone else,if you're looking for trouble you should not recieve any help.
I am against letting the settlers fend for themselves. The result would be a blood bath. One atrocity cannot be justified by a previous one. That's how this mess started in the first place.
An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind
M.K. Ghandi
But they go there knowing that the IDF will come to the rescue,so they act like assholes.
You should educate yourself about the ISM as you apparently know little about them.
In their own words:
About ISM
Who We Are
The International Solidarity Movement (ISM) is a Palestinian-led movement committed to resisting the Israeli apartheid in Palestine by using nonviolent, direct-action methods and principles. Founded by a small group of primarily Palestinian and Israeli activists in August, 2001, ISM aims to support and strengthen the Palestinian popular resistance by providing the Palestinian people with two resources, international solidarity and an international voice with which to nonviolently resist an overwhelming military occupation force.
Why ISM?
Apartheid is not going to be defeated by words alone; occupation, oppression and domination are going to be dismantled the same way they were erected — through people’s action. The Israeli army and apartheid in Palestine can be defeated by strategic, disciplined unarmed resistance, utilizing the effective resources Palestinians can mobilize — including international participation.
Palestinian-led, non-violent demonstrations against land confiscation are gathering momentum, and tripled in number since the beginning of 2010. Currently ISM supports demonstrations in approximately ten villages, including An Nabi Saleh, Al Ma’asara and Iraq Burin. Previously, ISM supported demonstrations in the villages of Budrus and Biddu. In these villages, peaceful community marches have succeeded in altering the Wall’s path and even stopping Wall construction.
International participation in Palestinian-led non-violent resistance is important for a number of reasons:
Message to the global mainstream media: The Palestinian struggle is not accurately reported by the mainstream corporate media. Israelis and Palestinians are portrayed as two equal sides which can’t live together, fighting over a piece of land. In reality, Israel’s apartheid regime challenges Palestine’s right to exist, and is met with a Palestinian struggle for freedom, self-determination and human rights. It is the responsibility of the international community to demand accurate reporting.
Personal witness and transmitting information: International presence alone can offer relief of day-to-day harassment and violence, especially when documenting with cameras, etc. International civilians joining Palestinians can bear witness and return home to talk to their communities about what is happening.
Break isolation and offer hope: The apartheid isolates Palestinians and cuts them off from the rest of the world and from each other. The presence of international citizens sends a message to the Palestinian community – “we see, we hear and we are with you.” The belief that non-violent direct action can successfully challenge the apartheid is a cornerstone of our philosophy and message.
Internationals with the ISM are not in Palestine to teach nonviolent resistance. Palestinians resist nonviolently ever day. The ISM lends support to the Palestinian resistance to the apartheid and their demand for freedom through the following activities:
Direct Action – participating in nonviolent demonstrations, disrupting construction of the illegal apartheid wall, accompanying farmers to their fields and residing with or near families whose homes are threatened with eviction or demolition.
Documentation – documenting and reporting to local and international media about the daily life under apartheid and countless human rights and international law violations by the Israeli military. The need for documentation is not just to show that there are illegal and unjust actions going on, but also to provide a real means of evidence for accountability to the police and courts, case by case.
About ISM