I admire your passion, Jim. I am sorry that you are so quick to judge me. I prefer to explore issues before coming to conclusions.

My description of my observations was hardly "anodyne." From the very first post, I described the outrage of the settlements, the violent conduct of the soldiers, and the fact that non-Jewish citizens of Israel are treated as second-class citizens.

All of this stuff that you condemn, is your imagination of what I think. Same goes for your endless condemnations of what you think I think of the Catholic Church.

I prefer to carefully gather facts and explore alternatives and find solutions that are constructive, peaceable, and beneficial for all. That takes careful thought and discussion.

Quick condemnation doesn't accomplish anything.

-Joe Offer-