30-10-2009, 02:52 AM
I guess that's my cue.
I agree with Magda and Charles that several of my posts on this thread have indeed been sloppy, hasty and overzealous. Peter rightly pointed out that many Jews are progressive and are horrified by the behaviour of Israel in their recent barbaric slaughter of 1500 defenceless Gazans, including 500 innocent children, ostensibly for 'security purposes'. J Street and other recently formed Jewish peace groups seem to be growing in voice and influence now. Unfortunately, this is scant consolation for the slaughtered Gazans and their families, and judging by recent comments from the Israeli Government it seems there is no end in sight for their despair, regardless of the opinions of progressive Jews.
Of course, there are many other aspects of Israel's behaviour which I see as egregiously evil, not least their determination to coerce the US and its allies into yet another war on a peaceful nation for the benefit of Israel's selfish expansionist ideals, with no consideration for the consequences which would be borne by the west and its allies, as well as millions of innocent Iranians.
I apologise to Peter and any others who were offended by my earlier comments. Passion and haste are obviously a dangerous mix.
I agree with Magda and Charles that several of my posts on this thread have indeed been sloppy, hasty and overzealous. Peter rightly pointed out that many Jews are progressive and are horrified by the behaviour of Israel in their recent barbaric slaughter of 1500 defenceless Gazans, including 500 innocent children, ostensibly for 'security purposes'. J Street and other recently formed Jewish peace groups seem to be growing in voice and influence now. Unfortunately, this is scant consolation for the slaughtered Gazans and their families, and judging by recent comments from the Israeli Government it seems there is no end in sight for their despair, regardless of the opinions of progressive Jews.
Of course, there are many other aspects of Israel's behaviour which I see as egregiously evil, not least their determination to coerce the US and its allies into yet another war on a peaceful nation for the benefit of Israel's selfish expansionist ideals, with no consideration for the consequences which would be borne by the west and its allies, as well as millions of innocent Iranians.
I apologise to Peter and any others who were offended by my earlier comments. Passion and haste are obviously a dangerous mix.