Murder of Italian Palestinian Rights Worker by Arab Man in Jerusalem

This week, an Italian Palestinian Rights Worker was murdered by an Arab Man in East Jerusalem. Obviously, this article was covered by few new agencies. I'm sure many could argue that the reason for this is its lack of importance in comparison to other occurrences within Israel and Lebanon. Frankly, I think this is extremely relevant to what's occuring in the Middle East, and actually worldwide in the War on Terror. WHY?

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Firstly, it is interesting that a Palestinian Rights Worker would be stabbed in the back by someone he is attempting to help and support. Thousands remember Rachel Corrie, who sat in front of an Israeli bulldozer (yes, on purpose) and was killed by the driver because he couldn't see her. But will those same people who take on her name remember Angelo Frammartino? He was STABBED, on purpose, by an ARAB (e.g., not a JEW). Will they remind the world of Angelo? I say no, because it doesn't suit their purpose. Why would they want to remind you of the violence committed by those they claim as victims of Western colonization???

Secondly, it reminds me of the stabbing of Theo Van Gogh in the Netherlands. Different part of the world, but the violence of the act is similar. Although Van Gogh's killer knew of his "heretical" acts, I think there's a similar attitude exhibited in this recent murder. Even though Frammartino apologized for many acts committed by the Palestinians and others "suppressed" by Westerners, his killer assumed Frammartino was one of those "colonizing" bastards.
What this says is our opinions do not matter...it's strictly whether or not we're Arab (and/or Muslim) that counts. Do we want to live under this view? Have we not had enough of this in a democratic environment? That has been difficult enough, but there have been opportunities for obtaining more of a balance. Do you really think we would have that opportunity under Shari'ah law?

For those who are not familiar with Shari'ah law or Muslim states, there are several general items of note:

Non-Muslims under Shari'ah are required to pay a jizyah, or tax, to remain a dhimmi (non-Muslim). However, that's only allowed if you are al-kitab ('of the Book'), or Christian/Jewish. Unfortunately all Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists, Taoists, Animists, Pagans, Agnostics, Atheists, and anyone else I've forgotten must either convert or be put to the sword. And actually, since Jews are the utmost enemy, they don't even get the 'out' originally given by the 'profit' in the 7th century: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2003171616_haq03m.html

Women are required to cover their entire bodies (including their hair) around anyone not related to them, are not allowed to drive, and are not allowed to work: http://www.iranfocus.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=7178

Some women have even succumbed to sex-change operations to end the second-class citizenship they suffer under Islam: http://forum.netmuslims.com/showthread.php?t=4672

Women who are raped and the news becomes public are usually sentenced to death (unless they can produce 4 male witnesses in their defense). And watch out for that 'sharp tongue': http://www.iranfocus.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=6658

Western countries have seen a startling connection between rapes and those who commit the crimes: http://www.frontpagemag.com/Articles/ReadArticle.asp?ID=20552

Women who have relations outside of wedlock or marry/become engaged to a non-Muslim/unapproved man can be killed to protect the family honor.

In Jordan: http://www.missionandjustice.org/?p=1149

In the Middle East: http://www.frontpagemag.com/Articles/ReadArticle.asp?ID=18560

In Italy: http://in.today.reuters.com/news/newsArticle.aspx?type=worldNews&storyID=2006-08-14T232253Z_01_NOOTR_RTRJONC_0_India-263618-1.xml&archived=False

In England: http://www.guardian.co.uk/crime/article/0,,1821073,00.html

Even if forced into prostitution, homosexuality is punishable by death...unless family gets to you first: http://observer.guardian.co.uk/world/story/0,,1838222,00.html

And if that's not enough...al-Qaeda No. 2 says: 'JIHAD WILL LAST UNTIL OUR RELIGION PREVAILS' http://www.iranfocus.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=6658

And you wonder why I'm worried??!?!??!??