It was mind-bending! This morning, while listening to public radio station WHYY of Philadelphia, I heard a news announcement which was completely outrageous:
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| HarperCollins map omits Israel (Photo courtesy of The Tablet) |
The map shows all the nations of that region with the exception of Israel which appears nowhere, despite the fact that Israel is an acknowledged geographic, economic, and social entity. It is a nation-state recognized by the United Nations and civilized countries throughout the globe.
In one sense, right-thinking people should not be so surprised by this action, because it is characteristic of a deep human failing: Willfully ignore a person long enough, and that individual ceases to exist in your mind.
