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"I write you on behalf of the Egyptian Student Association at NCSU: In light of the ongoing conflict in Gaza, and the overwhelming civilian casualties, we urge the NCSU community to join us in condemning the violence perpetuated against the Palestinian people. We will rally to commemorate the lost lives by a moment of silence, and to protest the continuation of this senseless killing of innocent civilians. Where: Brickyard near D. H. Hill Library, NCSU When : Wednesday January 14, 2009 Time : 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM This is not intended to be a political statement, it is a simple show of compassion for a people enduring great suffering. Please feel free to forward this message."

1.) Protests are fucking stupid
2.) Silent protests are even dumber, yet less annoying
3.) The violence goes both ways, so if this isn't a "Political Statement" the protest should be about protesting all violence, not just one side.

1/13/2009 11:54:08 AM

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1/13/2009 11:55:48 AM

Somebody needs to rally to STOP LOBBING ROCKETS INTO ISRAEL

Oh and GUTTER IS A TOOL

[Edited on January 13, 2009 at 11:56 AM. Reason : *]

1/13/2009 11:55:53 AM

walk by in an IDF shirt and see what happens

1/13/2009 11:55:57 AM

1/13/2009 11:57:06 AM

1. fire bottle rockets towards protest
2. hold sign that says, "does that bother you?"
3. ...
4. profit

1/13/2009 12:02:35 PM

looooooooool. silent posts

1/13/2009 12:03:26 PM

And since when do these people get an HOUR of silence? Jesus christ. Even 9/11 only got a minute.

A silent protest kind of goes against the whole idea of a protest anyway. Now you're just being quiet and not bothering anyone, which is exactly what we want.

1/13/2009 12:07:06 PM

Well they have a right to protest...just like you have a right to protest this protest.

1/13/2009 12:09:26 PM

WELCOME TO THE RARE BIRD SHOW

WE'RE NOT GONNA PROTEST

WE'RE NOT GONNA PROTEST

1/13/2009 12:10:24 PM

SHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

1/13/2009 12:11:13 PM

Perfect opportunity for someone to go out with a loudspeaker and blare it right at the silent protesters. Or to do the rocket thing.

1/13/2009 12:16:28 PM

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"1. fire bottle rockets towards protest 2. hold sign that says, "does that bother you?" 3. ... 4. profit"

LOL

1/13/2009 12:17:28 PM

Response when I basically told them #3 in the OP

Quote :

"Dear Bill If you see that the violence is going both ways,,,that is your opinion But am sure that the violence is mostly going against the Palestinians (including civilians) ;the owners of the land...and i have the evidince Anyway..this protest is not intended to be a political statement it is just to say "STOP WAR CRIMES" and "SAVE Civilians" And you are so welcome to join"

1/13/2009 12:17:32 PM

Really though, they are right.

Israel is being a real dick right now.

1/13/2009 12:21:57 PM

violence is going both ways, brah

1/13/2009 12:27:16 PM

is someone suicided bombed that protest, would that qualify as irony?

1/13/2009 12:28:35 PM

lol dumb

1/13/2009 12:30:01 PM