You are right Bill. I am not really taking sides either. Both are in the wrong in ways I cannot comprehend. But I do get miffed about bullies and that is what Israel looks like to me, especially with big brother US standing menacingly in the background.

Maybe it is because I am an American living in UK. When I see my native country in such uncomplimentary light, it hurts me and I feel the need to show that Americans individually are what the world perceives us collectievly to be.

Gonna shrug off that weight now. At least in this thread.