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Originally Posted by SentToStud
Damn! Palestinians can't get no love from anyone. Well, here's my last contribution to a torrid topic.
1. Terrorism is bad.
2. Hezbo is bad. Much of Hamas too. So too are the other half-dozen or so other etremist Islamic groups as well as the far-right -of-right Zionists who wish ill on Arab people regardless of nationalilty or religion.
3. No easily named "good guys" or "bad guys" in this.
4. It's a failure of politics. WTF did people expect to happen in Lebanon? Fledgling democracy fairly ignored by the West with Hezbo ALLOWED to participate politically.
5. I'm not nuts about the Israelis' past history of negotiating trades of prisoners.
6. Not all Arabs want to see the Israelis pushed into the sea. Certainly I do not.
7. Much of the non-US, non-Israel world sees the rise of terrorism as the unfortunate result of the Palestinian issue. Without that issue resolved, the legitimacy of these radical groups does increase. Right or wrong.
8. Whatever happened to the "roadmap" to peace? Plenty of blame to go around.
9. I do believe the "lasting peace" goes through Palestine and the implementation of a two-state solution.
10. Wherever and whomever your thoughts are with, I hope you and yours stay safe.
No offenses meant and certainly none taken. Truly the issue of our time.
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Agreed, and I have to admit that I enjoy antagonizing a bit. I am 25% Arab and a strong supporter of Israel but there is plenty of blame on all sides. I think the tough talk is necessary for diplomacy to have a chance but I hope down deep, we all pray for peace! If you doubt me on this, a quick glance at my Myspace site might convince you I'm somewhat tongue-in-cheek here at times.