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An editorial cartoon This article or section deals primarily with the United States and Canada and does not represent a worldwide view of the subject.
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 in the University of Maryland University of Maryland can refer to:
  • University of Maryland, College Park, a research-extensive and flagship university; when the term "University of Maryland" is used without any qualification, it generally refers to this school
 student newspaper that labeled 23-year-old slain American peace protester Rachel Corrie Rachel Corrie (April 10, 1979 – March 16, 2003) was an American member of the International Solidarity Movement (ISM) who traveled to the Gaza Strip during the Al-Aqsa Intifada.  as "stupid" has come under attack for lack of taste.

The cartoon depicts Corrie in front of a bulldozer with a dictionary definition of stupidity" that includes "sitting in front of a bulldozer to protect a gang of terrorists."

Corrie, a member of the International Solidarity Movement For information on the Polish trade union, see Solidarity.
The International Solidarity Movement (ISM) was founded in 2001 by Ghassan Andoni, a Palestinian activist; and Neta Golan, an Israeli activist.
 was killed in March as she tried to stop an Israeli bulldozer from destroying the home of a Palestinian physician. The military says the driver didn't see her.

Despite two days of student protests outside the newsroom, the newspaper refused to issue an apology. It is, however, reviewing its editorial policy.
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Title Annotation:cartoon labels slain American peace protester Rachel Corrie "stupid"
Publication:U.S. Catholic
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Geographic Code:1USA
Date:Jun 1, 2003
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