U.N. Votes To Recognize Palestine

American Voices • Opinion • ISSUE 48•48 • Nov 30, 2012

Over the strong opposition of the United States and Israel, the U.N. General Assembly voted 138 to 9 to grant the West Bank and Gaza Strip status as a “non-member observer state,” moving one step closer to recognizing Palestinian sovereignty. What do you think?

“Congratulations on now having the same power and global influence as Vatican City!” ”
Al Schreiber –
Systems Analyst
“I don’t think the U.N. should be meddling with the exact sort of thing the U.N. was created to meddle with.” ”
Sallie Sjoquist –
Rust Proofer
“Don’t worry. Israel can’t stay mad forever.” ”
Ira Bywater –
Gift Basket Assembler

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