Rachel Corrie

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Rachel is an American peace activist who was crushed to death in 2003 by an Israeli bulldozer while trying to prevent it from destroying houses of Palestinian families in Rafah in occupied Palestine. Her family consequently sued the state of Israel. Today the court has found the killing of Rachel "not unlawful", clearing the Israeli army of any responsibility. There was a brilliant piece on the matter by Chris McGreal: http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2012/aug/28/rachel-corrie-verdict-exposes-israeli-military-mindset?newsfeed=true

However the reason I'm creating this thread is because, after reading about her, I was really touched by her personality and incredibly brave actions. Her emails to her friends and family about why she was putting her life at risk were especially touching: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2003/mar/18/usa.israel

I must admit I teared up while watching this tribute to Rachel:

So if anyone was moved as well and wants to take action to help Rachel's cause: http://rachelcorriefoundation.org/blog/2012/08/10/actions

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I tell you what this girl had truly astonishing bravery ... because i would stand there and protest but if that bulldozer started swinging near my nut i'd run the fuck outta there.

Disgusting how the people responsible can get away with such treachery...Sick..sick world we live in these days.

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Disgusting how the people responsible can get away with such treachery...Sick..sick world we live in these days.

It is indeed my friend. Crushing someone to death with a bulldozer is "not unlawful"?! It's terrorism, that's what it is..