Tuesday, August 17, 2004
Israpundit's Joseph Alexander Norland takes the event of Gandhi's grandson's visit to Ramallah as an opportunity to take a look at some of the imperfections in his exalted grandfather's history. The words "nobody's perfect" come out as strikingly appropriate.
Israpundit: Skunks in sacred-cows' clothing
The article then informs its readers that the object of the trip of this particular Gandhi, Arun Ghandi, is to agitate against Israel's anti-terrorism barrier. What makes Arun Gandhi a star is, of course, the name, which is associated with his grandfather, Mohandas Gandhi.
It is instructive, therefore, to see what that Gandhi had to say about the Holocaust, Zionism, and Jews...
Give it a read if you're not already familiar with the history, or even if you are and would like a refresher.
I did an entry on Gandhi with regard to the usurpation of his name and reputation by groups like the International Solidarity Movement a ways back, here: A Few Quick Thoughts on non-Violence and Trite Gandhi References
