July 15, 1997

Good Morning from the Zundelsite:

A couple of weeks ago, the following floated into my mailbox, apparently promoted by the Nizkorites who visit me periodically, plagueing me with this and that. Ernst has taught me the concept of "race of the mind" - and now I know one failproof earmark by which to recognize The Tribe: They are in your face all the time!

Where I am coming from, you only went to visit when you were invited and sure of your welcome - but I am learning; I am learning; and maybe I'll even apply.

Thus, when I saw the following invitation to a party put on for the purpose of bashing some hard-working folks on the Net, I sent it on to Ernst, since he lives in Toronto. I thought that maybe he would want to visit or else send some folks with recorders.

Ernst had an even better idea. He thought that maybe I could visit in turn and put my best foot forward, and he and Doug Christie would bracket my efforts. After all, the party - no doubt again at taxpayers' expense - might be about me and my website:

Here is the original invitation, put on by your tax-exempt neighbors:

INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON HATE ON THE INTERNET

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 - TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1997,
TORONTO, CANADA

CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS

B'nai Brith Canada, through its Institute for International Affairs and League for Human Rights, will host an International Symposium on Hate on the Internet. The symposium will draw on the latest expertise of international delegates in the areas of law, legislation, technology, education, human rights and community action.

Approximately 150 - 200 invited participants will come together to explore and coordinate methods of dealing with the global problem of Hate on the Internet.

If you are interested in contributing to the program, please submit an abstract of approximately 150 words describing your paper, panel, poster session or roundtable as soon as possible (before July 10th)
to:

Lisa Armony, National Director, Institute for International Affairs, or Dr. Karen Mock, National Director, League for Human Rights <bnb@bnaibrith.ca>

B'NAI BRITH CANADA
INSTITUTE FOR INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
LEAGUE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
15 Hove Street, Toronto, Ontario M3H 4Y8
Tel: (416) 633-6224 Fax: (416) 630-2159
Website: http://www.bnaibrith.ca

Since a deadline was looming, Ernst quickly got busy and shipped a proposal for a sterling Revisionist panel for the sake of balance and edification. I followed that up with the following e-mail, shipped right into the Lion's Den:

To Lisa Armory, Institute for International Affairs
or Dr. Karen Mock, League for Human Rights
B'nai Brith

Ernst Zundel has submitted an abstract to you and asked to be considered for a panel presentation on your program in yet another effort on his part to establish dialogue on disputed matters pertaining to World War II history.

I have been asked to be a panelist, since I am the creator, columnist and webmaster of the Zundelsite, wrongly considered a "hate website" by many. I have accepted Mr. Zundel's invitation and look forward to contributing to a better understanding of what you call ". . . dealing with the global problem of Hate on the Internet."

Should you decide on an open, fair and equitable symposium program - which is, after all, how public discourse on controversial matters ought to be - I will strive to do my best to broaden understanding of who we are, and what we say and do, as serious and committed historical Revisionists.

I am an experienced professional speaker with a considerable track record, having done keynotes for very large conventions - audiences as large as 8,000, many at the state level, some at the national and three at the international level. I have led, or participated in, many, many workshops. You may check my credits and endorsements as a speaker at http://www.webcom.com/ina/index.html

For the past 20 years, when accepting participation in professional conferences such as yours, I have been paid a speaking fee and have had all my expenses covered as a matter of routine. I assume you reimburse your participants likewise, and that there are government subsidies made available for that purpose.

What might I expect by way of speakers' fee and expense reimbursements, should you agree to let us present our side? I live and run the Zundelsite from California.

Please let me know at your earliest convenience.

Sincerely,

Ingrid Rimland, Ed.D.

Now I am waiting with bated breath. I will let you know just as soon as I receive an answer. No doubt the Nizkorites will be invited. I know you will all want to come and continue to broaden your mind.

After all, there are always two sides to a story.

Ingrid

Thought for the Day:

"Spielberg got himself an Oscar with a Schindler."

(Matt Giwer)

Comments? E-Mail: irimland@cts.com

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