Nope
Does the U.S. have a right to stop smuggling of destructive warheads to Cuba from Russian or Iran if there is proof that they will be used to destroy the U.S.?
Why or why not?:rip:
Nope
:chuckle: There should be a list of Granite's stupid stereotypes about Christians. Its sad that Knight didn't fit your mold.Your flippancy towards this issue isn't surprising--most Christians think they should support Israel because, well, because--but to hear a Christian adopt a stance that would do Ragnar Redbeard proud is surprising just because it's so brazen.
By what standard or basis do you condemn genocide?
For all those who disagree with the blockade, please put yourself in the Israeli PM's shoes and offer an alternative that would be acceptable - keeping n mind that your chief concern is the security of your own people.
Most anti-Israel blabbermouths can't do this, and can only propose ways for Israel to self-destruct. That is an unreasonable demand to make.
As it is, the blockade is the least lethal form of warfare that can be used. Without it, Hamas would soon be armed to the teeth by Iran and Syria, and would continue its constant terror attack on Israel. Israel will not be able to ignore these attacks, and would retaliate - leading to hundred if not thousands dead. At which point the hypocrites will again shout that Israel is guilty of murder.
I'm directly addressing the issue. That's why your stumped. I neutralized your lousy argument and all you can do is claim that I am not answering your questions.
The only defense you have is changing the subject to.... is Israel a legitimate nation?
But the truth is...
Israel is a nation no matter how you feel about the way that nation was formed. Therefore, in regard to this topic your objection is totally irrelevant.
Eat your hat.
LOL!
:second:
when Hilston asks the same thing it's "parlor trick"
Please Granite, pray tell, what is YOUR standard or basis for condemning genocide?
Start eating your hat. :chew:
:chuckle: I haven't been "stumped" since my father once asked, "The sky is blue. Discuss." (I was three at the time, but oh well.)
Right...so not only has Israel protected itself, but it has managed to protect the nations surrounding it by preventing terrorist groups from arming themselves.
If Israel is a sovereign nation, and if there is a real threat to their security, then a blockade is the least they should do.
No one would be complaining if the Brits did something like this.
- the expressed mission of both the Exodus 1947 and the Mavi Marmara in 2010 was to attract public attention by breaking a naval blockade"Exodus 1947" — Central Zionist Archives
The "Exodus 1947" was a worn-out U.S.-owned coastal passenger ship launched in 1928 ..... the ship was acquired by the Hagana (an underground Jewish military organization). Hagana personnel arranged to dock the ship in Europe in order to transport Jews who sought to illegally immigrate into Palestine.
The plight of the ship's passengers would capture the world's attention. In July 1947, the "President Warfield" left Sete, France, for Palestine with over 4,500 Jewish men, women, and children, all displaced persons (DPs) or survivors of the Holocaust. Even before the ship (by then renamed the "Exodus 1947") reached Palestine's territorial waters, British destroyers surrounded it. A struggle followed in which a Jewish crew member and two passengers were killed. Dozens suffered bullet wounds and other injuries.
Attempting to make an example of the "Exodus 1947," the British transferred the passengers onto three navy transports which returned to Europe ..... Amid worldwide public outrage, the British authorities compelled the passengers to disembark; some were forcibly removed from the ship. The passengers were then transferred to displaced persons camps in Germany.
Displaced persons in camps all over Europe protested vociferously and staged hunger strikes when they heard the news. Large protests erupted on both sides of the Atlantic. The ensuing public embarrassment for Britain played a significant role in the diplomatic swing of sympathy toward the Jews and the eventual recognition of a Jewish state in 1948.
http://www.ushmm.org/wlc/en/article.php?ModuleId=10005419
Was the Exodus offered to dock in a nearby port and complete its stated mission?- the expressed mission of both the Exodus 1947 and the Mavi Marmara in 2010 was to attract public attention by breaking a naval blockade
- both ships were boarded while still in international waters
- in both cases a violent struggle ensued betwwen the civilians/ship's crew and the navy
- in each case the naval forces accused the civilians of attacking them with weapons, but in both cases it was the civilians who suffered most of injuries and all the casualties
- the Exodus 1947 Incident caused worldwide condemnation of Britain and played a significant role in attracting international support for the creation of the state of Israel in 1948
- the Israeli authorities and their supporters would now have us believe that what was not permisable against the Jews in 1947 is now permisable when conducted against Palestinian protestors in 2010
- Israeli supporters currently denounce the international media coverage, the same international media that published the Exodus 1947 Incident which played a pivital role in the creation of the state of Israel in 1948.
- the expressed mission of both the Exodus 1947 and the Mavi Marmara in 2010 was to attract public attention by breaking a naval blockade
- both ships were boarded while still in international waters
- in both cases a violent struggle ensued betwwen the civilians/ship's crew and the navy
- in each case the naval forces accused the civilians of attacking them with weapons, but in both cases it was the civilians who suffered most of injuries and all the casualties
- the Exodus 1947 Incident caused worldwide condemnation of Britain and played a significant role in attracting international support for the creation of the state of Israel in 1948
- the Israeli authorities and their supporters would now have us believe that what was not permisable against the Jews in 1947 is now permisable when conducted against Palestinian protestors in 2010
- Israeli supporters currently denounce the international media coverage, the same international media that published the Exodus 1947 Incident which played a pivital role in the creation of the state of Israel in 1948.
toldailytopic: Does Israel have the right to blockade the Gaza Strip? |
toldailytopic: Does Israel have the right to blockade the Gaza Strip?
Yes. They have every right as an independent sovereign nation. They have the right to protect their people, their land, and whatever else is theirs. They have the right to keep sneak thieves, cut throats and terrorists out of their country, to the best of their ability and by whatever means they choose.
Like, love Israel, or hate, despise Israel. "No, well . . ." or "No, but . . ."
This is a "you cannot be on the fence" issue, it is yes or no.
I myself stand with Israel, the nation and it's people, yes I love the Israelites, the Jews. Yes, I am on their side.
That is my position and I'm not changing it. That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
Really? Are Jews the only people God cares about? God loves all of making, and so do I. I am not anti-Israel, but wrong is wrong. What took place to get the Jews back there was not right then, and it's not right now what they are doing.
How about we go kick all the whites out of South Africa and start shipping African Americans who would like to go live there, back for free. How about we just start displacing non-Native Americans and demoing their homes and let the Natives take whatever they want back by any means. Let's go kick the whites out of Australia and let the Natives of the land run things.
Why not go evict everyone who is sitting in a place and give it back to those who want to reclaim it. That's exactly what the West did for Jews. Maybe we should do that for every one else too. No matter what property you have worked for, or how long it's been, give what you have back to the Natives of your land and get packing.
If you think the Palestinians being kicked out and continuing to have their land stolen and oppressed, then abandon what you have right now.
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No, they don't, but they're going to continue to do it anyway. Israel can pretty much do whatever it wants these days, up to and including getting away with racism and murder.
Yes they can, but it isn't a "right" as the Graphite would say. But those on the ship also have a "right" to repel. Which they did, at a high cost to themselves.
To the Isreali's and palestinians and even us sheeple Americans, "People are not their governments, they are their government’s victims. They should not be doubly victimized by being held to account for the crimes of their own oppressors. "