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Tenth-grader Jessica has been set a paper to write on Elie Wiesel, and inquires on What can you tell me about Wiesel and Holocaust debunkers? I AM a 10th grade Honors English II student. About two months ago, my teacher assigned an independent reading project that included writing a research paper afterwards. The guidelines of the paper were pretty simple: choose a topic that is related to the book you read that involves a major controversy.

I read the book, Night by Elie Wiesel , ( left ) and so the topic that I chose to write my research paper on was Holocaust Denial. In order to write a good research paper with a detailed controversy, you must know both sides of your controversy. In order to do this: I decided that I need to get my information directly from the sources: You and Mr. Bradley Smith . I have done a little bit of research on you and Bradley R. Smith, but not enough to know your true opinions.

What I would like to know from you is why you believe that the Holocaust is a hoax. Some sources that I have read say that it is because of your Anti-Semitic beliefs, do you consider yourself Anti-Semitic? If so, what caused these feelings? Also, feel free to tell me anything else that may aid me in writing this paper. Jessica [name withheld] David Irving replies: I AM interested to hear you’re researching that old fraud and liar Elie Wiesel.

Have a look at my very scant index on him and have a look at my index on Auschwitz. For general background on my views, rummage around my website.

You can try having a look at my books — they are t You will find all you need at these addresses on my website: the Lipstadt trial pleadings are on my Lipstadt index at the judgment or download it direct or use the official html version of the judgment , but you will find my print version easier to follow. the daily Lipstadt You may find our appeal pleadings of particular interest.

If you will send me a mail address I will mail to you the print version of my 5 hour closing speech which will tell you the rest; if you have specific questions, and I underline “specific”, come

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Original Publication: 2002-02-01
Digital Archive: Focal Point Publications
Accessed: June 4, 2026