Ted Rall for November 29, 2004

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If Muslims want an explanation, they've got it! All they need is an internet connection. (Man 1: Here it is... "FAQs why we bombed your village killing everyone you loved.) Download PDF(512 KB)") The Pentagon knows why Muslims hate us: because we're not explaining ourselves well. (Man 2: U.S. Troops shot my wife and 2 daughters.) (Woman: U.S.- backed Israelis bulldozed my house.) (Man 3: The U.S. bombed my village to bits.) Once they understand why we do what we do, Muslims will chill out. (Woman: The U.S. arms Israel as a strategic bulwark against oil-rich Arab states in order to keep oil prices low. It is not our fault that Sharon's goons destroyed your home rather than the suicide bomber's house next door, as intended.) Sometimes they need a lot of explanation, and that's fine. (Man 4: Americans are dogs! Their "why we prop up hated dictators" PDF doesn't open.) (Man 5: No worries, dude! Just downloaded Adobe Acrobat Reader it's free!)