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Originally Posted by octothorp
The middle east is much more complex than to lump one side together as 'others'. It is possible to support the communities in Palestine without supporting Islamic terrorists or governments in neighbouring countries. Can't we be staunchly opposed to Islamic terrorism, and staunchly opposed to the continued ghettoization of Palestine? Honestly the way both sides have behaved in recent years, I don't see why anyone involved deserves Canada's friendship.
edit: to stay on topic: yeah, war on science bad too.
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I was with you until the comments on ghettoization and behaviour.
There is only one place to point a finger in regards to ghettos, and that is Palestinian leadership. They are basically unable to make anything positive happen. The people are captives of terrorist groups who depend on misery. There will be no chance for Palestinians until the terrorists are done for good. Palestine seems to be very similar to Syria or Afghanistan. It is much easier to blame Israel. All the opportunities have been provided.
Regarding behaviour, this issue would have been resolved a long time ago, except for the fact places like Iran depend on the vilification of Israel. Israel simply keeps on doing what it has to do to survive while much of the world has become apologists to terrorists. There has been very little other option for Israel since there is no true partner for Israel to negotiate with for a peaceful solution. Absolutely no one. The people in charge don't dare make peace or concessions or they are dead.
The losers in all this? Palestinians. Israelis want peace. Palestinians want peace. Terrorists? They don't want peace. Don't throw Israel under the bus in all this, it doesn't help.