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Old 02-22-2012, 05:28 PM
 
Location: Los Altos Hills, CA
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We just can't stay away from unnecessary controversy can we? LOL

He should be allowed to speak in that forum. If you dont like his message, dont attend and dont listen to KPFA. Plain and simple imHo.

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London based...[Gilad] Atzmon is scheduled to speak at the Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts, [on Feb. 25th]in conversation with KPFA's Dennis Bernstein.
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Read more here: ADL Condemns Anti-Semite's Upcoming Appearance in Oakland; Calls on Community Leaders to Do the Same - PR Newswire - sacbee.com (http://www.sacbee.com/2012/02/22/4282961/adl-condemns-anti-semites-upcoming.html#storylink=cpy - broken link)
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"While we do not question Atzmon's right to speak, community leaders and people of good conscience should exercise their free speech rights unequivocally to condemn Atzmon's anti-Semitic hate mongering. Just as local officials would not remain silent if a virulently racist speaker were coming to town – they should react as forcefully when an anti-Semite visits their public center."...

ADL Condemns Anti-Semite's Upcoming Appearance in Oakland; Calls on Community Leaders to Do the Same - PR Newswire - sacbee.com (http://www.sacbee.com/2012/02/22/4282961/adl-condemns-anti-semites-upcoming.html - broken link)
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Read more here: ADL Condemns Anti-Semite's Upcoming Appearance in Oakland; Calls on Community Leaders to Do the Same - PR Newswire - sacbee.com (http://www.sacbee.com/2012/02/22/4282961/adl-condemns-anti-semites-upcoming.html#storylink=cpy - broken link)
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Old 02-22-2012, 06:06 PM
 
Location: Boulder Creek, CA
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Any morning of right-wing radio can and does trump just about anything ignorant or malicious this guy can say.
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Old 02-23-2012, 08:59 AM
 
Location: Police State
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No worries. I wouldn't listen to any network with an obnoxious slogan like "Free Speech Radio" to begin with.
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Old 02-23-2012, 11:59 AM
 
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i would like to point out that is not an article from the sac bee but an ADL press release.
the disclaimer below is above the Headline

This section contains unedited press releases distributed by PR Newswire. These releases reflect the views of the issuing entity and are not reviewed or edited by the Sacramento Bee staff. More information on PR Newswire can be found on their web site. You can contact the service with questions or concerns here.
Read more here: ADL Condemns Anti-Semite's Upcoming Appearance in Oakland; Calls on Community Leaders to Do the Same - PR Newswire - sacbee.com (http://www.sacbee.com/2012/02/22/4282961/adl-condemns-anti-semites-upcoming.html#storylink=cpy - broken link)
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Old 02-23-2012, 12:33 PM
 
Location: Los Altos Hills, CA
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i would like to point out that is not an article from the sac bee but an ADL press release.
the disclaimer below is above the Headline

This section contains unedited press releases distributed by PR Newswire. These releases reflect the views of the issuing entity and are not reviewed or edited by the Sacramento Bee staff. More information on PR Newswire can be found on their web site. You can contact the service with questions or concerns here.
Read more here: ADL Condemns Anti-Semite's Upcoming Appearance in Oakland; Calls on Community Leaders to Do the Same - PR Newswire - sacbee.com (http://www.sacbee.com/2012/02/22/4282961/adl-condemns-anti-semites-upcoming.html#storylink=cpy - broken link)

Thanks.

This is why I altered the title and added the word 'alleged' because it seemed extremely lopsided and biased.
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