Wednesday, August 22, 2007
'Broad public debates are unwelcome'
I'll admit it: There's a part of me who views the ADL-Armenian genocide spat as akin to an unseemly student council debate over whose victimization is more valid. But then you read about Vladimir Putin's attempt to suppress debate over Stalin's terror, and you realize such public spats are healthy. ... FYI: I remain skeptical of the ADL's 'No Place for Hate' campaign. There's a difference between public debate and getting government involved in establishing parameters for public debates. ...
I'll admit it: There's a part of me who views the ADL-Armenian genocide spat as akin to an unseemly student council debate over whose victimization is more valid. But then you read about Vladimir Putin's attempt to suppress debate over Stalin's terror, and you realize such public spats are healthy. ... FYI: I remain skeptical of the ADL's 'No Place for Hate' campaign. There's a difference between public debate and getting government involved in establishing parameters for public debates. ...
