Aye, they are indeed Ravenheart. The 'truth' we were told only a few years ago is the same. Now, let me see, there was something to do with weapons of mass destruction wasn't there?

Anyway - back to the plot. I just noticed post number 2 on this thread, from a Rabbi Sol - I don't think we have anyone much more Jewish do we?

I have heard Tommy Makem sing this song for over 30 years and have never thought of it in this light. It is describing an incident that is related in the New Testament. Although as a Jew I do not believe in the New Testament I can not expect the Christians to rewrite their Bible to meet the standards of political correctness that exist in the 21st century. In my opinion It is not at all anti-semitic.

You post shortly after, Gerry says 'with all due respect to Rabbi Sol.' Just how hypocritical is that? You completely ignore the words of possibly the only contributer to this thread that gives us the Jewish point of view! If someone tells you that they are not offended and that the message is not interpreted in that way by the very people it is supposed to be against, why will you not believe them? What is your agenda in perpetuating this myth?

Maybe if you get enough people to belive that the Jews are offended by such trivia then you could start a whole new wave of anti-Jewish feeling? Maybe it is akin to the myths about Moslems being offended by the flag of St George? I think we may have seen posts from you before in different guises. Hats off to you though - this was the sneakiest!

Cheers

Dave