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Old 08-18-2009, 11:02 PM   #165
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Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction View Post
Sure they would have. It would have been viewed more as a civil war. Look at Israel as an example. Palestinians received far more international sympathy when they are attacked as civilians. As soon as they were given guns, they become soldiers and are fair game. It hasn't helped the peace process much.
Really? Seems more like anytime there is violence in the region, it is blamed on the "Israeli Occupation".

Israel is held to a higher standard than any other country throughout history, IMO.
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