Israeli Ex-Soldier In Facebook Photo Controversy

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Israeli Ex-Soldier In Facebook Photo Controversy

August 19, 2010 | ISSUE 46•33

A former Israeli soldier is under fire for posting photos on her Facebook page in which she poses with bound Palestinian prisoners. What do you think?

I guess Palestinians traditionally believe it's degrading to be bound and photographed with your smiling captor. Talk about your cultural divides."

Marcus DeVilla
Communications Manager
Detainees aren't the best choice for a photo background, but then, nothing beats a big plastic burger framed by your mouth."

Jason Hunt
Offset Press Operator
Listen, if the Palestinians find the pictures humiliating, then they can just untag themselves."

Lorraine Cavaliere
Unemployed

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