I'm not the one who brought up the Palestinians, Bill, though it doesn't surprise me in the least that you think I did. Actually, I almost never am the one who brings up the subject of Israel/Palestine. But I'm one of the few who isn't afraid to talk openly and honestly about it once someone else has brought it up, and to confront the many blatant falsehoods that are commonly repeated about that subject. And that's why you see my name in many of the discussions on the subject.

Or--possibly---shoot the critter because maybe your boot was on his neck for a reason.

Well, if you don't regard the Palestinians as actual people you might use the word critter. But if you are talking about human beings, as I am, you might want to consider why people would be wanting to defend their homes and their loved ones. Maybe because they have every right to do that. So if your foot is on their neck because you want to steal their land and livelihood, and they aren't too happy about you wanting to do that and they try to defend themselves, their property, and their loved ones, maybe you'd better keep your foot there.

If you do, though, don't be surprised if they keep stabbing you in the leg.