Final_Judgment

Foreword: The Other Side of the Jigsaw Puzzle . . .
In fact, the thesis presented in Final Judgment, if anything, vindicates
Jim Garrison's indictment of Clay Shaw for involvement in the JFK
assassination conspiracy. Garrison first pinpointed the role of Clay Shaw in
the conspiracy and, in Chapter 15, Shaw's Israeli connections are outlined
in sharp detail. However, I must say that the theory presented in Final
Judgment does not hinge on Clay Shaw. With or without Shaw there is firm
evidence in many, many other areas that points in the direction of Israeli
involvement in the JFK assassination. However, Shaw's complicity in the
conspiracy simply brings things full circle, as you'll see.
As far as the suggestion by the Times that my thesis has "anti-Semitic
overtones," I will say this: I don't think the book is "anti-Israel" or "anti-
Semitic." Period. To criticize the actions of Israel and its lobby in this
country is not "anti-Semitic" and common-sense people who have no
fanatical religious or political axes to grind realize this.
One reviewer, Kenn Thomas, in his conspiracy theory journal,
Steamshovel Press, commented that "the book cannot be read without trying
to identify the fine line of an anti-Israel/anti-Zionist critique with oldfashioned
anti-Semitism." I think that's nonsense. However, to be perfectly
honest, I have to think that Thomas made that remark (in the context of a
grudgingly friendly review) simply in hopes of avoiding being called an
"anti-Semite" himself for suggesting (as he did) that the reader could learn a
great deal about JFK's little-known behind-the-scenes struggle with Israel
by reading the book. You see, there are a lot of cowards out there among
self-styled conspiracy researchers: "Mossad involvement? Oh no!" they cry,
and then add, whispering among themselves: "But, if there was, by all
means don't say it. We'll be discredited in our research." Poor folks.
Israel, in my view, is just another foreign country and doesn't deserve
any special treatment any more than Ireland or Iceland. However, there is a
very strong pro-Israel lobby in America (which includes some of its
strongest backers such very Christian men as Jerry Falwell and Pat
Robertson) and as a consequence, Israel has immense power over U.S.
foreign policy making. Because of that "special relationship" Israel does
occupy a unique position that has put Israel right there in the line of fire to
be pummeled with criticism. Israel is not above reproach and because it
wishes to exert its influence it must expect to be criticized.
I firmly believe that the Mossad had a hand in the assassination of JFK
and that Israel must be held accountable for its actions. It's that simple. If
there was evidence that Arabs had a hand in the JFK assassination, they,
too, would have to be held accountable. However, the evidence does not
point in the direction of the Arabs.
At any rate, I do have the right under our good old-fashioned American
Constitution (at least at the present) to make my views heard. If someone
(wrongly) construes those views to be "anti-Israel" or "anti-Semitic" that is
also their right. But being opposed to the misdeeds of Israel is not being
"anti-Semitic," no matter what the ADL says. However, in any event, I
don't frankly care what the ADL thinks.