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...letter to the editors (12/10/83), Robert A. Watts praises Errol T. Louis for his editorials of December 2 and 3 which condemn Israel for its relations with South Africa. He calls the articles "remarkable." I, too, would call Louis' articles "remarkable." They stand out as examples of how half-truth, distortion and general misinformation can be used to convince people that Israeli policies (in this case regarding South Africa) are immoral and that Israel should not be supported...
...Errol Louis' two-part article detailing the extent and nature of the military and economic ties between Israel and South Africa was, quite simply, remarkable. Louis put forth all the relevant data and information in a clear, cogent fashion, but more importantly, he added a certain moral bite which eludes many of the opponents and critics of the South African government. Namely, Louis had the political courage to criticize Israel...
...Walter Mondale, New York Representative Stephen Solarz and others chide the Reagan Administration for its callous support of corrupt and repressive retimes in Haiti, Guatemala, El Salvador and other places, these people have nothing to say about Israel's role in selling arms to these same repressive regimes. Happily, Errol Louis breaks the ice by making it clear to all who oppose the apartheid regime in South Africa that they must also begin to oppose the foreign and military policies of Israel, the strongest ally of the white supremacist government. The same applies to the opponents of right-wing repression...
...doubt this will be a very difficult task, one beset with the danger of making Israel the scapegoat for all the world's ills. Yet the task must be done, courageously and carefully. Thank to Errol Louis for leading the way. Robert A. Watts...
...Errol Louis' explanation of the vehemently anti-Israel views of Amilcar cabral ("Too Close For Comfort", 12/2/83) is curious indeed. In 1965, according to Louis, Cabral lauded "all that the sons of Palestine" were doing to "liberate their country." Mr. Louis calls this "authentic disgust at Israeli policies towards Palestinians in the occupied territories...