Cenk Uygur
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This 'Controversy' Is Ridiculous! Pearl Jam Singer Criticized For Anti-War Statements
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6:57Now Playing"Eddie Vedder has brushed aside the controversy over his recent comments said to be regarding the conflict in Israel and Gaza. 'Imagine that -- I'm still anti-war,' the Pearl Jam singer wrote in a statement. '[War] hurts no matter which sides the bombs are falling on.'
Vedder was apparently surprised by the furor over his remarks at an 11 July concert in Milton Keynes. 'I swear to fucking God, there are people out there who are looking for a reason to kill,' he said that night, mid-way through a performance of the song Daughter. 'They're looking for a reason to go across borders and take over land that doesn't belong to them. They should get the fuck out and mind their own fucking business ... We don't want to give them our taxes to drop bombs on children.'
Although Vedder and Pearl Jam never overtly referenced Israel, Gaza, or even the Middle East, the Jerusalem Post branded his monologue a 'harsh anti-Israel diatribe.' Pro-Israeli fans flooded the Pearl Jam's Facebook page, criticising the speech, while Israeli rock DJ Ben Red published an open letter (since deleted) telling Vedder to stay away from Israel now that his 'true face has finally being revealed.'" *
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