Thursday, November 13, 2008

Isreal shuts down food aid. Where is the OUTRAGE?

Israel has been systematically choking Palestinians and denying them any relief from hunger. Where is the outrage??? Recently former UN High Commisioner for Human Rights, Mary Robinson spoke out against this oppression despite knowing full well that it's not viewed postivley to do so. It seems that know one else has the balls. Where are the international leaders?

I believe that even most Israeli's would be appalled at what they see (or don't see for that matter). I can imagine it would be very hard to really look at reality if it was being done in your backyard. A serious case of the denials is the only thing that is keeping this country afloat and that can only happen for so long.

My personal opinion is that Israel/Palestine is one of the most majestic, awesome places on the face of the earth, but if we as Jews want there to be a place called Israel, I think we need to back off and give all people their freedom and the healing can begin. Some serious concessions on both sides need to happen in order to co-exist.

This issue is so complex because feelings run real deep on both sides but if there can be a few moderate leaders who can simplify things on a ground level and force people to change their views in order to preserve a realistic way of life for everyone, than I think peace could be possible.

I'm interested in hearing from any of you as to what could be done to help solve these issues.

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