Terry Jones, on supporting America

[dave () farber net]

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From: Brian Randell <Brian.Randell () newcastle ac uk>
To: dave () farber net
Date: Sat, 22 May 2004 10:09:24 +0100
Subj: Terry Jones, on supporting America

Dave:

Here is a powerful opinion piece by Terry Jones from today's (UK) Guardian.

Cheers

Brian

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> This week
>
> Terry Jones
> Saturday May 22, 2004
> The Guardian
>
> Tony Blair tells us that we should do everything 
> we can to support America. And I agree. I think 
> we should repudiate those who inflict harm on 
> Americans, we should shun those who bring 
> America itself into disrepute and we should 
> denounce those who threaten the freedom and 
> democracy that are synonymous with being 
> American.
>
> That is why Tony's recent announcement that he 
> wishes to stand shoulder to shoulder with George 
> Bush is so puzzling. It's difficult to think of 
> anyone who has inflicted more harm on Americans 
> than their current president.
...
> If Tony Blair really were concerned about 
> helping Americans, he would surely be helping 
> them to reclaim their country and institutions 
> from this catastrophic presidency.
>
> ·Terry Jones is a writer, film director, actor and Python

Full story at:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/usa/story/0,12271,1222394,00.html

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