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Posted by sufee_b on Apr-18-2004 23:07:

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: New Hamas Leader Killed by Israel!

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Originally posted by DigiNut
By all means, because that number sounds utterly ridiculous. I wouldn't mind seeing a few from documented sources as well, not that I doubt the veracity of these "first hand accounts" but some non-partisan sources would be nice.


It's clearly obvious that the US isn't literally giving them $15 million each day, do we have any information on how this statistic was calculated and what its based on?


Oh that's interesting... I could have sworn that resolution 242, the only resolution actually passed by the security council, targeted both of them. The rest of the resolutions are General Assembly resolutions, and I don't even want to get started on how "level-headed" those are.

Its funny, you make points i answer them, you ignore them and move on to the next...i could easily answer ALL of your statements...as i said i am only giving you a primer, of a much bigger thing in which Colin Powell's assistant will personally attend and present to him, and him to Bush (it will accomplish nothing to them), but there will be much more in attendance that can make small differences.

By the way the figures ARE ALL correct, and yes it is 15m per day! Thats something you should do your own research on if you are interested in the truth. But based on your style of response it is a waste of time, and i will give you reasons:

Your simple, without any base whatsoever you just say "no, thats wrong" or "no, that cant be"...thats not very academic! By the way, have you written any books on the subject??? Or are you a self learned opinionative engine? I suggest you prepare yourself before entering duscussions like these. Another example of our junior arguments are as the sniper argument: where you said "i doubt it", i gave you the links, then you moved on to another point where you might be correct. If you really are interested, how about preparing yourself better before reading a couple Daniel Pipes and Co. pamplets...Best of luck in the future.




Interesting statistics, but let's look at them in more detail:
  • Approximately 80% of Israeli deaths were noncombatants; approximately 30% of Palestinian deaths were noncombatants
  • 25% of Israeli deaths are noncombatant women; 3% of Palestinian deaths are noncombatant women
  • 25% of Israeli deaths are people over 45; 3% of Palestinian deaths are people over 45
  • "Children" in your statistic refers to age 17 and under; the majority of Palestinian children cited by this statistic are in fact teenage boys over the age of 11. Not sure about the Israeli statistic but I remember hearing it was about 50% over age 11.
  • The cited statistics do not specify how or why these people died and the studies which grouped them did not take this into account. At one point you actually state that your statistic reflects Palestinians "killed by Israelis" and Israelis "killed by Palestinians", but this is in fact not the case at all, those numbers are just overall deaths, and they include:
    - At least one instance of an intra-Palestinian scuffle involving no Israelis whatsoever, which killed several hundred Palestinians and injured many more;
    - Several groupings of long Islamic names that are commonly thought to be the same person;
    - The "martyrs" themselves, or "attempted" martyrs who failed to actually kill any Israelis, which comprises a hefty chunk of the dead Palestinian "children".



Yes and almost everyone in the other UAE countries is employed. That rate is pretty typical of all the Islamic theocracies in the middle east. As for Israel's unemployment rate, I think it's great how it's actually lower than several countries in North America and Europe. It's great that they're doing so well, despite being in a neverending war zone.


That seems to go without saying, since Palestinians don't have the capability to "confiscate" Israeli land. Additionally you call it "confiscated" land which is a heavily loaded version of the more realistic "militarily occupied" land. The occupation, however, is not illegal, and words like "confiscated" only serve to confuse the real issues.


You are telling me that 7 times, Israel has killed over 350 inhabitants of a single building in order to target a single person? PROVE IT!


I'd very much like to tell that to them. Care to give me some contact info?


Posted by sufee_b on Apr-18-2004 23:12:

I'd very much like to tell that to them. Care to give me some contact info? Tell that to who Sharon? the dead people?

And no i said once they killed a building og 350 people, 7 times in total they demolished a whole building of innocent people...and thats the Official Government! and an Official state which is open to critical analysis


Posted by Desp on Apr-18-2004 23:48:

quote:
Originally posted by sufee_b
I'd very much like to tell that to them. Care to give me some contact info? Tell that to who Sharon? the dead people?

And no i said once they killed a building og 350 people, 7 times in total they demolished a whole building of innocent people...and thats the Official Government! and an Official state which is open to critical analysis

any facts? date? place? picture?


Posted by dEsidEL on Apr-18-2004 23:57:

KarateKid

quote:
Originally posted by hardcore trancer
oh Dig Digi Digi you need to get off the computer and meet some ladies???




hey man no need for personal attacks..

respect the man's superior intellect


Posted by hardcore trancer on Apr-19-2004 00:05:

quote:
Originally posted by dEsidEL


hey man no need for personal attacks..

respect the man's superior intellect



its nothing personal!!


Posted by sufee_b on Apr-19-2004 04:18:

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Originally posted by Arcticboy
By the way, sufee_b, you post was brilliant.


Thanks, i am glad you, HT and Cyrus liked it.


Posted by sufee_b on Apr-19-2004 04:19:

quote:
Originally posted by Desp
any facts? date? place? picture?


http://www.ifamericansonlyknew.org/...brianavery.html

Theres one, you can navigate the site for more


Posted by Tesseract on Apr-19-2004 04:37:

G I JEW!
A REAL ISRAELIAN HEBREW!

ummm

i forget the rest of the song.




(i kid, because i love)


Posted by Cyrus King on Apr-19-2004 17:21:

quote:
Originally posted by sufee_b
http://www.ifamericansonlyknew.org/...brianavery.html

Theres one, you can navigate the site for more


That was extremely sad and unsurprising that an IDF solider would do that.

They think the west bank and gaza are shooting ranges.. anyone is a target be it man woman child or home.


Posted by Superstar on Apr-19-2004 18:13:

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: New Hamas Leader Killed by Israel!

quote:
Originally posted by DigiNut

Yes and almost everyone in the other UAE countries is employed.


This is a bit off topic, but for your information:

UAE (United Arab Emirates) is a single country... a very modern and rich Middle-Eastern country. I'll see if I can find a better source, but their unemployment rate is actually VERY low, one of the lowest in the world, under 3%.

http://www.gulf-news.com/Articles/news.asp?ArticleID=70517

edit: here's another source... scroll down to labor
http://aol.countrywatch.com/aol_topic.asp?vCOUNTRY=180&SECTION=COVER&TOPIC=INFIC&TYPE=TEXT


Posted by tatgirl on Apr-20-2004 11:41:

quote:
Originally posted by Cyrus King
If there was no revenge to take, these organizations wouldnt be formed.


That's a load of dung. Explain how the conflict in Ireland is limited to Ireland and England, yet the Israeli-Arab conflict shows no boundaries? You don't see IRA supporters in N. America bombing Protestant churches over here in protest of British occupation, do you? Yet, why is 'socially acceptible' for every Arab nation to join arms against every Jew in the world? Now it's no longer aimed at the Jews, but any ally of Israel or the US.

When Israel was created, explain why 7 surrounding Arab nations attacked it on it's 1st day of existence? Did Israel take land from each and every one of those countries? Had they done any atrocities to any Palesinian citizen? No. So why did they all feel it was their duty? Bottom line: they hate the Jews. 'Hey, no matter that your entire race was nearly wiped out during the Holocaust, and most of you are straight off the boat from one of those places, but we're all gonna attack you now. Aside from the fact that Palestine was a British mandate prior to that, we're gonna attack you Jews instead. Tough shit.'

Why are Jewish cemetaries defaced & Jewish schools firebombed outside Israel's borders? A Jew whose never been to Israel could be attacked on the street simply for being Jewish is commonplace in some countries. The hatred for the Jews goes FAAAAAR deeper than the creation of the state of Israel, my friend. Jews lived in Arab lands and were persecuted plenty, simply for being Jewish. Yet, despite all the negative examples we see on the news every day of these 'Middle Eastern terrorists', you don't see many cases of Mosques being defaced, etc... Sure, initially after 9/11, there were a few idiots in the US who took it upon themselves to become vigilantes and in 1 intance, killed a Sikh, simply cuz he was such a moron he didn't even know the difference, but thankfully that isn't the norm.

Ironic, aint it?


As for extremist groups, they should not be supported, even if you believe in their most element basic 'cause'. When Rabbi Meir Kahane (who fronted the JDL, the Jewish version of far-right extremists) was assasinated, I couldn't have been happier. He might as well have been in Nazi regalia, he hated Arab's so much... all Arabs, and hatred will get you nowhere.

As for these extremist groups' tactics... don't even get me started. In contrast to the Holocaust: There was an underground Jewish resistance to the Nazi powers. Sure they armed themselves, but they ONLY attacked those in Nazi uniform. You NEVER heard of a Jewish resistance fighter who started spraying bullets into a crowded shopping area killing civilians in 1943 Germany, did you? They went for those directly responsible- the army. I don't care HOW frustrated you are- you do not target civilians.

Only now is the IRA (who are vigilante terrorists) finally realizing that they need to put down their arms and bombs and come to the political table. That is the only way you will be taken seriously, not by blowing up buildings with civilians in them. Someone should take note.

Hatred for the State of Israel is the new socially accepted anti-semitism. Most people don't even realize they're doing it.


Posted by PartyHarlequin on Apr-20-2004 12:20:

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Originally posted by hardcore trancer
you are absolutely right on that,Death is the last thing that they are afraid of,so I dont killing them wont stop anything but making more hatered toward Isreal,but as you mentioned already westerners simply dont understand this idealogy,they just call everyone terrorist.


If they aren't afraid of death, and seem to willingly embrace it, then why don't they just make this all the quicker and line up so Israel can execute the lot of them. Then logic would dictate there would be peace in Israel afterwards.


Posted by PartyHarlequin on Apr-20-2004 12:31:

quote:
Originally posted by tatgirl
That's a load of dung. Explain how the conflict in Ireland is limited to Ireland and England, yet the Israeli-Arab conflict shows no boundaries? You don't see IRA supporters in N. America bombing Protestant churches over here in protest of British occupation, do you? Yet, why is 'socially acceptible' for every Arab nation to join arms against every Jew in the world? Now it's no longer aimed at the Jews, but any ally of Israel or the US.

When Israel was created, explain why 7 surrounding Arab nations attacked it on it's 1st day of existence? Did Israel take land from each and every one of those countries? Had they done any atrocities to any Palesinian citizen? No. So why did they all feel it was their duty? Bottom line: they hate the Jews. 'Hey, no matter that your entire race was nearly wiped out during the Holocaust, and most of you are straight off the boat from one of those places, but we're all gonna attack you now. Aside from the fact that Palestine was a British mandate prior to that, we're gonna attack you Jews instead. Tough shit.'

Why are Jewish cemetaries defaced & Jewish schools firebombed outside Israel's borders? A Jew whose never been to Israel could be attacked on the street simply for being Jewish is commonplace in some countries. The hatred for the Jews goes FAAAAAR deeper than the creation of the state of Israel, my friend. Jews lived in Arab lands and were persecuted plenty, simply for being Jewish. Yet, despite all the negative examples we see on the news every day of these 'Middle Eastern terrorists', you don't see many cases of Mosques being defaced, etc... Sure, initially after 9/11, there were a few idiots in the US who took it upon themselves to become vigilantes and in 1 intance, killed a Sikh, simply cuz he was such a moron he didn't even know the difference, but thankfully that isn't the norm.

Ironic, aint it?


As for extremist groups, they should not be supported, even if you believe in their most element basic 'cause'. When Rabbi Meir Kahane (who fronted the JDL, the Jewish version of far-right extremists) was assasinated, I couldn't have been happier. He might as well have been in Nazi regalia, he hated Arab's so much... all Arabs, and hatred will get you nowhere.

As for these extremist groups' tactics... don't even get me started. In contrast to the Holocaust: There was an underground Jewish resistance to the Nazi powers. Sure they armed themselves, but they ONLY attacked those in Nazi uniform. You NEVER heard of a Jewish resistance fighter who started spraying bullets into a crowded shopping area killing civilians in 1943 Germany, did you? They went for those directly responsible- the army. I don't care HOW frustrated you are- you do not target civilians.

Only now is the IRA (who are vigilante terrorists) finally realizing that they need to put down their arms and bombs and come to the political table. That is the only way you will be taken seriously, not by blowing up buildings with civilians in them. Someone should take note.

Hatred for the State of Israel is the new socially accepted anti-semitism. Most people don't even realize they're doing it.


Amen to all that. To top it off the majority of these terrorist organizations exist for two reasons. The supremacy of the muslim/islaamic people and as an easy political tool for Arab leaders to bring attention away from the fact that the reason that the majority of middle easterners feel opressed is because their rulers build palaces instead of hospitals, schools and community centers.

Even according to the Muslim religion Jews and Christians are both "people of the book" and should be tolerated/accepted in society. It's funny humanity can twist even those things it considers to be above it to further its own goals.

But if history repeats itself, then just like the Greeks, Romans, Goths' etc... The Arab peoples will cease to hold any sway (or even exist in this world) in a few thousand years and the Jews will still be around, just as persecuted (albeit by someone else) as ever.


Posted by Arcticboy on Apr-20-2004 16:44:

quote:
Originally posted by tatgirl
Hatred for the State of Israel is the new socially accepted anti-semitism. Most people don't even realize they're doing it.

Nathalie, I love you, but I have to disagree with you on a few points, though you do have good points too.

First, I agree that there is probably a certain amount of Jewish hatred around the world that one might argue may even be independent of people�s feelings towards the state of Israel. But I don�t agree that this conflict being International in its importance is because of that. It�s International because Israel has been supported by Western countries, especially the US, for a long time in all their actions, even if those actions have been severe and totally unfair against the Palestinians or their neighbors. I don�t agree that my being upset with the Government of Israel (not the state) means I�m anti-semitic. God, you for one should know that I�m not anti-anything.

I should also point out that the conflict is made international by Jewish supporters around the world at times too. For instance, you can�t deny that the Canadian Jewish congress has often been a strong supporter of Israel, something that would of course tick some ignorant people off into thinking they�re justified to go deface someone�s front door. Ignorance is a dangerous thing. I do agree that for some people, Israel�s actions are probably used as an excuse to fuel hatred against Jewish people. It�s not the first time in history when people use a political situation for their own motives.

You also make a good point about Jewish resistance did not kill civilians in Nazi Germany. Again, killing of civilians is wrong period. Whether it�s those dying in suicide bombs, or 3000 people dying in New York, regardless of all the nasty things that the US has done and continues to do around the world. But violence of any form has to be dealt with at the source. In Canada, if we do so by trying to have a good social network to help reduce the causes of people becoming criminals in the first place. In Israel, the best way would be to take any reason for such violent acts away, as people that have been oppressed for so long could not possibly sit there calmly and have a rational discussion like ours.

One last thing Nat, I wouldn't be happy for assassination of anyone, not even Rabbi Meir Kahane. I truly believe no violence can ever be a solution to anything meaningful. That's why I don't support the assassination of the Hamas leaders either. It's just going to fuel more hatred rather than stemming the problem at its source. Just like America's actions in the world since 9/11 are just more likely to lead to even more terrorism, rather than less.

By the way, if anyone is assuming that my being against Israel�s actions is because of my Iranian (not Arab) background, you�re plain wrong. I�m as non_Iranian in many of my views as it gets. My background helps me know a little about the area, that�s all. I don�t assume that the people arguing pro Israel here are Jewish, or that Nat�s argument is because she�s Jewish. I think we�re all beyond thinking that way here.


Posted by tatgirl on Apr-21-2004 03:29:

I just want to make clear that I'm not suggesting that any of my friends that have such views are anti-semitic, because if you/ they were, we wouldn't be friends.

But just to clarify things- the existence of the Canadian Jewish Congress should not be used as a scapegoat as to why anti-semetic acts occur here. No matter where you go, there is a similar Jewish organization in every country where there are Jews. To think that they are not gonna support the state of Israel is ridiculous. But do u honestly think that these maniacs that commit these crimes here are doing it because there is a CJC? Not likely. On the flip side, most everyone knows that nearly every terrorist is a Muslim, yet you don't see anyone here targeting mosques or Arabs on a regular basis.


Posted by sufee_b on Apr-21-2004 03:41:

"Hatred for the State of Israel is the new socially accepted anti-semitism. Most people don't even realize they're doing it. "

That is the BIGGGEST load of BS i have heard in a long time, with all due respect. Israel is an official state and is therefore open TO ALL CRTITISM BY ANYONE. Exposing Israel is not Anti-Semitic.


Posted by tatgirl on Apr-21-2004 03:50:

No it isn't. I'm not saying anyone who has a dissenting opinion of Israel is commiting anti-semitism. We are all free to disagree. I'm talking about blatant media bias, and the spill-off of anti-semitic acts that occur in foreign land against Jews, simply because they hate Israel that much.


Posted by Cyrus King on Apr-21-2004 04:38:

quote:
Originally posted by tatgirl
That's a load of dung. Explain how the conflict in Ireland is limited to Ireland and England, yet the Israeli-Arab conflict shows no boundaries? You don't see IRA supporters in N. America bombing Protestant churches over here in protest of British occupation, do you? Yet, why is 'socially acceptible' for every Arab nation to join arms against every Jew in the world? Now it's no longer aimed at the Jews, but any ally of Israel or the US.p


Im not to familiar with the IRA and its mandates, but with respect to the arab/jew conflict.. its very complex, deep rooted and extremely violent. Unfortunately, I think alot of this has to do with the misinterpretation of Islam by fundementalist extremists. Not only is palestine seen as the land of the palestinians by almost all of the arab world, but it also sees it as a part of the ISLAMIC world. Arab muslims simply cannot stand the fact that a jewish homeland was formed right dab in the center of an arab/muslim region. Obviously there will be tensions, and the whole region will be affected by the socio-political baggage it carries.

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When Israel was created, explain why 7 surrounding Arab nations attacked it on it's 1st day of existence? Did Israel take land from each and every one of those countries? Had they done any atrocities to any Palesinian citizen? No. So why did they all feel it was their duty? Bottom line: they hate the Jews. 'Hey, no matter that your entire race was nearly wiped out during the Holocaust, and most of you are straight off the boat from one of those places, but we're all gonna attack you now. Aside from the fact that Palestine was a British mandate prior to that, we're gonna attack you Jews instead. Tough shit.'


They infact did did do alot of horrific things to the indiginous population at the time. If you recall, 700,000 arabs were murdered, driven out, or forced out through fear of death that the zionists put forth in the months leading up to ISraels day of independence.

The nature of Israel's birth is something that should never be advocated or seen as good...it was a violent, forceful, unjust, and murderous way to make a country solely for a jewish population.

What would you have done if an armed zionist from eastern europe kicked open your door and shot your family then told you he would do the same to you if you didnt move out of "HIS" house??? That is but one of many thousands of accounts.

Arabs were pissed and wanted to stop this from happening...so they went to war.


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Why are Jewish cemetaries defaced & Jewish schools firebombed outside Israel's borders? A Jew whose never been to Israel could be attacked on the street simply for being Jewish is commonplace in some countries. The hatred for the Jews goes FAAAAAR deeper than the creation of the state of Israel, my friend. Jews lived in Arab lands and were persecuted plenty, simply for being Jewish. Yet, despite all the negative examples we see on the news every day of these 'Middle Eastern terrorists', you don't see many cases of Mosques being defaced, etc... Sure, initially after 9/11, there were a few idiots in the US who took it upon themselves to become vigilantes and in 1 intance, killed a Sikh, simply cuz he was such a moron he didn't even know the difference, but thankfully that isn't the norm.

Ironic, aint it?


Unfortunately, there are many many morons out there filled with hate that just want to cause shit. But with respect to the jews being persecuted long before is correct. However, in the palestine region, before the threat of zionism during the 18th/19th century and prior... jews, arabs, muslims all lived in relative peace. Man of them farmers, living their peasant lives.

quote:

As for extremist groups, they should not be supported, even if you believe in their most element basic 'cause'. When Rabbi Meir Kahane (who fronted the JDL, the Jewish version of far-right extremists) was assasinated, I couldn't have been happier. He might as well have been in Nazi regalia, he hated Arab's so much... all Arabs, and hatred will get you nowhere.

I dont beleive in any cause that kills innocent civilians. Hamas, Sharons abusive and aggressive policies, America's "liberating" crusades, Al-qaeda's Jihad... all of these are to be stopped. All of these leaders are Extremists... that is the problem. Also... they are men, and men ususally resort to violence, thats why i think women should lead

quote:

As for these extremist groups' tactics... don't even get me started. In contrast to the Holocaust: There was an underground Jewish resistance to the Nazi powers. Sure they armed themselves, but they ONLY attacked those in Nazi uniform. You NEVER heard of a Jewish resistance fighter who started spraying bullets into a crowded shopping area killing civilians in 1943 Germany, did you? They went for those directly responsible- the army. I don't care HOW frustrated you are- you do not target civilians.


Its easy to type that out on a computer. Many fail to mention the environment, experiences, humiliation, vulnerability, corrupt influence, indoctrination, and desensitization that affect the palestinian populace. They are not just "frustrated".. its more complex than that. Im not trying to justify these killings by describing to you why they committ them, im just trying to bring to light how that region and the many factors that come into play bring about these types of results, namely suicide bombing.

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Only now is the IRA (who are vigilante terrorists) finally realizing that they need to put down their arms and bombs and come to the political table. That is the only way you will be taken seriously, not by blowing up buildings with civilians in them. Someone should take note.

Hatred for the State of Israel is the new socially accepted anti-semitism. Most people don't even realize they're doing it.


I wish the same could be said about both sides in the israeli/pal conflict. The only way that would happen is if everyone put their weapons down..espescially israel with its fighter jets, tanks, and 5th strongest military.

By the way, criticizing israel isnt anti-semtic... even hating it. I hate the american government.. doesnt mean i hate the people.


Posted by tatgirl on Apr-21-2004 05:05:

(Half) My family is from Morocco, so they've lived side by side in an Arab land. In comparison to other Arab countries, yes they had it better there being a Jew (and Morocco still has 5,000 Jews still living there, the largest population of all the Arab nations), but did they feel 'safe' there? Not really. Sit down with any of my relatives and they'll be happy to share the stories of how their children were beaten by teachers and police for being Jewish, or not knowing how to speak Arabic, or the kidnappings of Jewish women that Arab men desired as wives, never to be heard from again. The stories are endless. If things were so 'great', why did they all leave?

As for the rest.... to be continued. It's late.


Posted by sufee_b on Apr-21-2004 05:43:

Preach on Cyrus please... i have no need to type


Posted by PartyHarlequin on Apr-21-2004 13:03:

Perhaps it is unfortunate, but I do not share a humanitarian view of such situations persay. I cannot accept that one's upbringing and schooling can justify an act. Each person on this planet must be responsible and held accountable for any act they commit. Be it suicide bombings or stealing cheetos from the convenience store. There is no excuse for either, and if you cannot accept and live in the world that exists today, then you should not be allowed to interact in society. No group other than terrorist organizations has ever targeted civilian areas specifically or intentionally. There can be no sympathy for anyone who believes that strapping a bomb to themselves is a better idea than bringing a logical and non semitic argument to "the table" as it were. I am sickened and saddened by all those who can support such heinous acts without realizing that they have no purpose other than to spread fear and dissention across all societies as a whole. If you can't exist with the rest of the world, then perhaps you should not exist at all!?


Posted by Arcticboy on Apr-21-2004 17:15:

quote:
Originally posted by PartyHarlequin
Perhaps it is unfortunate, but I do not share a humanitarian view of such situations persay. I cannot accept that one's upbringing and schooling can justify an act. Each person on this planet must be responsible and held accountable for any act they commit. Be it suicide bombings or stealing cheetos from the convenience store. There is no excuse for either, and if you cannot accept and live in the world that exists today, then you should not be allowed to interact in society. No group other than terrorist organizations has ever targeted civilian areas specifically or intentionally. There can be no sympathy for anyone who believes that strapping a bomb to themselves is a better idea than bringing a logical and non semitic argument to "the table" as it were. I am sickened and saddened by all those who can support such heinous acts without realizing that they have no purpose other than to spread fear and dissention across all societies as a whole. If you can't exist with the rest of the world, then perhaps you should not exist at all!?

Do not judge a man until you have walked in his shoes. Enough said.


Posted by PartyHarlequin on Apr-21-2004 18:09:

quote:
Originally posted by Arcticboy
Do not judge a man until you have walked in his shoes. Enough said.


Should your comment not go both ways? Just as we should not judge their decisions, they should not involve us in them. So I still fully back and support my original statement.

The life one leads cannot be an excuse for damaging anti social behaviour. If you cannot exist passably within the global society then for the good of all should you not exist?


Posted by Arcticboy on Apr-21-2004 18:36:

You clearly did not understand my comment, so let me elaborate. I wonder, have you ever lived anywhere other than in the comfort and safety of Canada? Have you ever gone through things in life that made such academic discussion as we're having right now irrelevant? Do you think your views about the world or "right" or "wrong" would be the same if you were starving somewhere in Africa or had to steal from a rich man to feed your dying child? Or if you experienced you brother's head blown to pieces by a bullet or shrapnel in a war...

Until you've been through the kind of things some people in the world go through, you can't sit here in the comfort of Canada and judge them. You are probably right in the underlying theme, but don't expect someone who doesn't have the luxury of having an academic discussion about it from the outside as we are having to think in your terms. Disagree with him all you want, but do not judge a man if you have not walked in his shoes.


Posted by dEsidEL on Apr-21-2004 18:45:

KarateKid

quote:
Originally posted by sufee_b
Preach on Cyrus please... i have no need to type




lol.. he's my personal "pro-Arab" auto-script button


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