American Voices

Arafat's $1.3 Billion

August 21, 2002 | ISSUE 38•30

PLO leader Yasser Arafat has amassed a personal fortune of $1.3 billion—much of it allegedly coming from international aid intended for his people. What do you think?

  • Wow, you could strap a lot of dynamite to a lot of teens with that kind of cash.

    Phil Dixon
    Systems
    Analyst

  • I had my suspicions when I saw footage of PLO soldiers throwing some really, really great rocks.

    Melissa Unger
    Dentist

  • Shit, you'd think he'd be able to afford to move.

    Danny Ploeg
    Sales Representative

  • It's not surprising. Arafat's compound is among among the most lavish cement dwellings in the entire West Bank.

    Rachel Kittridge
    Florist

  • Arafat's got $1.3 billion? I guess he does have a nickel for every time somebody called him a terrorist.

    Bob Lawton
    Civil Engineer

  • So as much as he hates the Jews, deep down he's really not all that different.

    Ron Runnels
    Cashier

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