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2008-08-18 Europe

Nobel Peace Prize. Irena Sendler or Al Gore? You decide.

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Posted by Besoeker 2008-08-18 13:15|| || Front Page|| [4 views ] Top

#1 This is sad in so many ways. To be passed over for Al Gore and his ilk is another insult to the victims and survivors of the holocaust. I recently read two accounts of the holocaust, Maus II and Night, we rush to forget as a people and are still subject to the 'siren calls' of fanatics, be they Hitlers or Gores. Different messages, same playing to our collective fears and lack of any sense of self reflection. I pray for Irena and weep for the world.

Posted by Total War 2008-08-18 15:05|| 2008-08-18 15:05|| Front Page Top

#2 Wasn't it Churchill that said, those who fail to learn from history are condemned to repeat it .

Posted by Slolurong Bonaparte1000 2008-08-18 16:33|| 2008-08-18 16:33|| Front Page Top

#3 You can visit the Irena Sendler Project here. Well worth the time.

Posted by Steve White 2008-08-18 17:03|| 2008-08-18 17:03|| Front Page Top

#4 Those who've received the Nobel Peace Prize in recent years are not the kind of company this wonderful lady should keep. Yad Vashem, the Holocaust museum in Israel, recognized Mrs. Sendler as a Righteous Gentile; she was also recognized for her valour by the United States, Poland, and the Pope. Four American schoolgirls wrote a play about what she did, which has been performed over 245 times since then. The life and memory of Irena Sendler have indeed been for a blessing, and an example to us all.

Posted by trailing wife ">trailing wife 2008-08-18 19:23|| 2008-08-18 19:23|| Front Page Top

#5 The Nobel Peace Prize has become a political correctness award in recent years. I'm certain this lady wouldn't care about such an award. She has knows in her heart she did the right and moral thing. Screw the Nobel Piece Prize.

Posted by Bill Shusorong1219 2008-08-18 20:24|| 2008-08-18 20:24|| Front Page Top

#6 Of course she didn't qualify. She showed honor, courage and dignity, which are all something the Nobel committee wouldn't recognize if you beat them upside the head with a 2x4.

Rest in peace, Ms. Sendler.

Posted by Swamp Blondie in the Cornfields 2008-08-18 23:40|| 2008-08-18 23:40|| Front Page Top

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