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True believers in the Olympic spirit

No official recognition of the Munich massacre has been allowed at any of the opening ceremonies, because reality must not be allowed to intrude upon the magic.

By Anshel Pfeffer | 03:02 27.07.12 |

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Catherine
- By Chaim
- 29 Jul 2012
- 02:45PM
Oh Catherine, your level of intellect shows in your spelling. How can anybody possibly take you serious. As for murdered children, NO. Protecting Israel YES. How old are the suicide bombers? Mmm
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And hoe many silent moments have you held over all the palestinian children the israeli murdered?
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- 28 Jul 2012
- 03:37PM
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The Olympic games have been established as a symbol of peaceful cooperation and cohabitation, not something Israelis have been known for.
- By Kristian Lazar
- 28 Jul 2012
- 03:15PM
no peace, no special mentioning
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