Dear Editor,
Isabel Kershner ("4 militants killed in Gaza", June 7, 2010) calls those that died in the fighting in the Gaza Flotilla "activists." These "activists" had knives, clubs, pipes, stun grenades, broken glass and metal bottles. They wore gas masks to prevent tear gas use and bullet-proof vests. There was no kumbaya singing and swaying with arms interlocked with this group. Video from the boat clearly shows seasoned veterans composed and initiating the attacks on the Israelis. Pardon me Isabel, but these were not your parent’s activists. They were combatants - mercenaries with paid compensation in their pockets. Please clarify this in future articles.
Michael Berenhaus
