The ADL's odd stance on the Armenian genocide may reflect a broader controversy and odd behavior on the topic. John Rosenthal of the excellent site Transatlantic Intelligencer wrote in 2005 about France's treatment of Bernard Lewis' (the Bernard Lewis) criticism of the use of the term "genocide" to describe what the Turks undertook against Armenians. In sum, he believes that what was done was terrible, but that it doesn't rise to the level of genocide, and even diminishes the term if so applied.What is peculiar about France is that it has done its best to block websites from carrying Prof. Lewis' critique. I have a high regard for Prof. Lewis, and in fact, even though I disagree with him on the Armenian genocide, I would like to read what he has to say. But the link to his thoughts from TA is blocked, even for users like me in the USA.This is one of those debates that can be a learning experience. It is regrettable that part of it is being shut down.Update:Andrew Bostom...(Read Full Post)