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Submitted by Sebastian von Berenburg (Germany), Jul 21, 2008 at 08:05

Kuntar is not an idiot. He knows that his life isn't worth one red cent. But what would be the consequences of killing this man for Israel? More dead civilians, more dead men, women and children. I ask you, Mr. Pipes: Who will laugh last?

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I agree but.... [112 words]	thefish	Aug 8, 2008 16:43
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↔ And in a crowd, let´s hope [29 words]	Don	Aug 2, 2008 08:05
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