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Originally posted by veritas93
First, of course we favor Israel over the Palestinians... they're the ONLY real democracy in the entire region.
Second, this conflict is over more than just a fairly small piece of land... it's about a Muslim/Jewish/Christian conflict over the "holy lands" that has been going on since long before 1917.
They've established a real economy for themselves and they believe in progress. What have the Palestinians done with what they themselves have and with what they have been given?... Very little.
I don't agree with many of Israel's past actions, but if I had to choose between the two... I'd pick the one who has shown it's desire to be a part of the 21st century.
Originally posted by Misfit
On that note, I do stand by my "Hear hear! " to the post of "Yes, but more to the point, the terror will continue due to US support for Israel's position. "
Anyway, I'll hush now, as I'm not really inputting. Just wanted to send grats.
Misfit
Originally posted by Intelearthling
I have no pity for the Palestinians (unless they're Christian).
Originally posted by Intelearthling
I have no pity for the Palestinians (unless they're Christian).
Originally posted by veritas93
Third, the Israelis don't really need much external help as they've proven themselves quite self reliant in the past. They develop a number of their own weapons systems and technologies as well as sell them to or coordinate with outside buyers. They've established a real economy for themselves and they believe in progress. What have the Palestinians done with what they themselves have and with what they have been given?... Very little.
I don't agree with many of Israel's past actions, but if I had to choose between the two... I'd pick the one who has shown it's desire to be a part of the 21st century.