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Thread #89385 Message #1686631
Posted By: Bill D
06-Mar-06 - 03:44 PM
Thread Name: BS: FLAME: True Friends of Israel
Subject: RE: BS: FLAME: True Friends of Israel
I am not sure I would have survived, had I been a German in WWII, as I suspect I would have tried to be an Oscar Schindler, and I'm not sure I'd have been as clever. But that does not mean I hold an "if you're not for us, you're against us" attitude regarding ANY group.
I knew a woman once whose parents were from Israel and who defended Israel in all matters.."my country, right or wrong", and I could not get across to her that blind, unwavering, rubber-stamp approval of policies & decisions might do more harm than good, as it provides no litmus test when bad ideas are put forth in the heat of the moment.
I would really hate it if Israel were to suffer more than it already has from attacks based on hate and ignorance...but I would also hate it if they were 'win' based on similar attitudes from citizens & supporters. The Jewish people deserve relief from the centuries of persecution and a way to live safely, comfortably and with the respect of others. And all other ethnic groups should have those benefits also.
Lordy, I wish I knew how to make it 'fair' for all!