Can’t change the past by denying it

Most of Palestine is comprised of the Kingdom of Jordan. This is undeniable reality – just look at any map from the early 20th century. Moreover, the largest population group in Jordan is people who identify as “Palestinians.”

The King of Jordan would like people to have collective amnesia (“Abdullah seeks to bury ‘Jordan is Palestine’ idea,” (July 20). Apparently he thinks that changing a name (from “Transjordan” to “Jordan,” from “Judea and Samaria” to “the West Bank,” etc.) is all one needs to do to wipe the past slate clean and then replace it with a “truth” you find more convenient.)

Sorry, Your Highness. Some of us have minds and memories and will not agree so easily to deny the truth to suit your agenda. Jordan is in fact Palestine. Deal with it. Embracing reality – not avoiding it – is the best way to resolve real problems.

ISAAC MEYER Ma’aleh Adumim