Comment on Richard Falk: An Open Letter to Ban Ki-moon by Anonymous

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Ban Ki-moon protests Israel attacking him for condemning the occupation, but has himself attacked the messenger on Israel's behalf politically expedient. Prefatory NoteThe letter that follows is a modified version of an opinion piece published by Middle East Eye on 6 February 2016. It is a tactic that works, partly because the media finds character assassination more marketable than substantive commentary of a controversial nature. I should add that my tormenters extended beyond Mr. Ban Ki-moon and included others on the UN Watch mailing list including Susan Rice, then U.S. An Open LetterDear Mr. Ban Ki-moon, Secretary General of the United Nations:Having read of the vicious attacks on you for venturing some moderate, incontestable criticisms of Israel’s behavior, I understand well the discomfort you clearly feel.