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Originally Posted by GGG
I think after much thought I am on Israel's side and rarely do I end up on Israels side on these issues.
And the reason is that I hate stupid protesters who complain when things go wrong. These protesters knew what was going to happen when they ran the blockade. They new that their ship would be boarded. They took the ship anyways. Then when they were boarded as expected instead of lying on the ground with their hands on their heads they fought back. The protesters wanted to create a scene and they got one. I don't care whether Israel was acting legally or not I don't think in matters. The protesters were trying to get a reaction and they got one.
When the G8/G20 meetings happen in Toronto and if the Police are attacked by protesters and a protesters gets killed I won't be blaming the Police.
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Protestors should be allowed to protest without being killed. I think that Israel has a big hole to dig themselves out of. The Israeli's used excessive force. We're talking about protestors with at most light weapons like bats from various countries including Canada, Sweden, Germany etc. (not just the Middle East). You think that a US funded army could handle the situation and get control in a better manner. We'll see what the facts are hopefully with an unbiased, fair investigation but at first glance it doesn't look good on Israel.
Regarding the G8/G20, Canada is a democracy that allows peaceful protest. If it turns ugly, the RCMP will do what's necessary without excess force such as riot police, tear gas etc. Not open fire on civialians. Canada is different then Israel, China, Iran, Thailand etc. It's a legit democracy.