In reference to correspondent G Allan, 12 Nov 2010

http://www.sunlive.co.nz/news/9439-beating-up-on-israel-hamas-plays-victim.html

I am compelled to point to the lack of transparency in your published letter dated 12 Nov 2010

Apartheid is a stain on humanity and for or over 60 years, the Palestinian people have been the subject of a brutal Israeli occupation,
undergoing continual systematic ethnic cleansing campaigns.

Myraid McGuire who was awarded a noble peace prize stated "we will look back and ask ourselves, how could we allow this to happen".
Those who come to aid on the Mavi Marmara flotilla like McGuire must be commended, not condemned.

The Kia ora Gaza team had risked the lives and proudly set an example of the kiwi spirit for humanity.

Lastly, before allowing the repeated usage of the meaningless term "Terrorism"* in the media, we should closely examine our foreign policy,
our profitable industries that directly capitalize from fueled conflicts. A closer honest look in the mirror may one day bring peace to our planet,
had the PR machine been tamed.

Honorable journalism goes beyond a mere trade of lexicons. it is a moral responsibility.

*Terrorism defined:
http://www.salon.com/news/opinion/glenn_greenwald/2010/11/04/speech/index.html

Billy Hania