Posted by superduperman at 209.232.72.2 on June 19, 2002 at 16:54:07:
In Reply to: Hmm... posted by Championship_Vinyl on June 19, 2002 at 16:40:46:
: So then you contradict yourself. Israel practices terrorism as well. Just because they use tanks and helicopters instead of suicide bombers, that doesn't change the definition of "terrorism." Israeli murderers are called "an army" and the Palestinian murderers are called "terrorists." You seem to see in through very American eyes.
It seems you are the one who doesn't know the definition of terrorism.
A terrorist is someone who does not wear a uniform signifying him as part of a governments army. A terrorist is someone who HIDES a weapon, and then uses it by walking into the center of a crowd and killing non military personnel.
THe israelis do use SOLDIERS! THey have uniforms, they have visible guns, and they have only attacked key areas IN RESPONSE to attacks on them. Plus, they announce that they are going to attack. Do they both kill? YEs, but that is a product of any form of violence.
BUt, still, you seem to imply you have much wisdom.
What is the correct response to a bunch of zealots blowing up civilians not once, but countless times? Ignore them? If your suggestion is to give back there land. Yeah, that's simple, Why not. While your at it lets give back all the land to the native Americans, and to Mexico.
Like I said, It is a complex issue. But, Both sides are responsible for the state they are in. Jesus, they have been killing each other over the same things for many hundreds of years.