here is the conundrum for me about Israel, Palestinians, the US and appropriate behavior.

[hollysmom]

This discussion thread was locked as off-topic by NutmegYankee (a host of the The DU Lounge forum).

WHile people are complaining about how Israel is treating Palestinians, and I admit to have done thatt now and in the past, how do we have the right to criticize (besides footing a part of the bill)?

We had 9/11 and used that to invade Iraq - a group of people who had nothing to do with 9/11. I cried when people cheered at shock and awe - they treated it like a fireworks show, and all I could think about was the hospitals, schools, museums and apartment buildings below, It was certainly not a targeted hit, we hit a lot of hospitals. We destroyed infrastructure so they could not bounce back and could never rebuild that same infrastructure, we left cities with little power and fresh water.

How is that civilized? or better or what? I am trying to put it in perspective and I can't.

[Tobin S.]

1. It's a clash of worldviews

The differences between the two sides are so vast that nobody can come up with a peaceful solution. I don't think there is much that our leaders can do about it, especially seeing as how we back one side of the conflict.

Also, I think you're in the wrong forum with this.

[hollysmom]

2. where should it be?

[CaliforniaPeggy]

3. Probably better in GD.

[Tobin S.]

4. GD or Isreal/Palestine

[elleng]

5. Regardless of what 'we' have done, imo,

we as individuals have every right to complain about how Israel is treating Palestinians.

[NutmegYankee]

6. This appears to have been posted in the wrong forum.

Statement of purpose for the Lounge "Our social forum. Relax with your friends and talk about off-topic stuff. The Lounge is supposed to be a friendly, welcoming place for everyone. No cliquish behavior. No drama. No political arguments. No whining about DU".

I suggest I/P or GD for this post.