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Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch
I agree with everything but the above bolded statements. If Israel is going to continue as a vibrant democracy with a culture of self-criticism, they have to be held to a higher standard than the Islamic radicals or Western relativists.
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Its great to say that, and you and myself don't disagree that much on it Peter, however you have to balance the higher standard with the security interests of Israel.
I don't think anyone can disagree that Israel in terms of attempting to neogitate with Palestine has come further across the table then the other side, yet it seems that everytime they do, the other side abrogates agreements or basically opens fire.
Both sides are in the muck, there's no question, how the heck can you take the high road when your enemies actions force you to take the lower road?