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kansasblue Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Dec-04-05 11:39 PM
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The 'war on' the Red Cross (?)

Red Cross to adopt another emblem alongside the cross and crescent emblems. The two aid organisations say the additional emblem would be free of any religious or political connotations.

http://www.adnki.com/index_2Level.php?cat=Trends&loid=8.0.207872172&par=0
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AlienGirl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Dec-04-05 11:45 PM
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1. This was the only way Israel could get its EMS recognized
The ICRC would not allow Magen David Adom (Red Star-of-David) to join without changing its symbol.

Tucker
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Betsy Ross Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Dec-04-05 11:46 PM
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2. The American RC has withheld dues
from the international over refusal of the international to accept the red Magen David (Israel's equivalent symbol) due to objections from Arab nations.
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Drum Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-05-05 12:12 AM
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3. o brother,
and if they used a simple red circle, would WWII vets protest, would Japan?

maybe they should all use the the caduceus, the twining staff of Mercury, symbol for the medical profession. but the red cross/crescent has always stood for a more than exclusively medical assistance....

what is wrong with people???
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