(06-16-2024, 04:57 PM)FlyingClayDisk Wrote: Fair enough, DBC. And, I appreciate your insight.
I would only clarify that Palestine, is not Hamas. I realize this is hard to see, but much like stereotyping of blacks eating watermelon, or liberals all being gay, it is just that, a stereotype. Palestinians have made a grave mistake allowing a "terrorist" organization into their midst, no doubt. This will negatively affect their ability for statehood for a good deal of time. There is NO question Hamas are TERRORISTS! Period; end of discussion about Hamas!
I would rather choose to re-word your statement as..."Palestinians have severely compromised their right to statehood...as a result of their allowing a terrorist organization, Hamas, to speak and act on their behalf, and integrate into their civilian population". No, I'm not making excuses; you know me; I don't lie.
I will not make excuses for why some cultures of people allow this to happen, but sadly sometimes it is the Arab way (which is one of the reasons I don't like the Arab culture).
I only ask one thing...let's keep the Palestinians, and Hamas / Hezbollah, separate. Yes, the Palestinians are sorely mistaken for allowing these TERRORISTS into their society, but this does not diminish all those who refuse these actions (and there are quite a few, even the majority).
What is the difference between a palestinian and a hamas?
During WWII, we never differentiated between Germans and Nazi's.
We never differentiated between Japanese and the Imperial Army.
Differentiating now feels like a PR trap set by hamas, Iran and everyone that wants to see the end to Israel.
