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fishhoo

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Certainly agree with the sentiment in your last sentence in general


But I also don't think its wrong to call out people or groups who seem aware of the exact words they are picking. It is a one sided article, but it is also an opinion piece. It isnt some 10,000 student rally, but it isn't some oddball on a streetcorner either (and your point doesn't seem focused on the numbers anyway). Words do matter and this group chose to purposely pick some alarming ones imo -- not just some version of "peace, love and understanding for all sides".

I also think it needs to be continued to be said that related to Hamas -- they have been overtly dedicated to the destuction of Israel since their existence. That matters. There can be some debate regarding whether they have tried to "moderate" this stance in some way over the past several years -- maybe, or maybe any moderation talk has been pure propaganda. It still doesn't mean Israeli policy has been wonderful, but it is still a fair question to ask how Israel is truly supposed to forge trusted peace with a group like Hamas who has said they essentially exist to wipe you away ("from the river to the sea"). One can feel sick to one's stomach over what is happening to so many caught in this mess -- but I don't know how the primary blame doesn't fall on Hamas. You seem to genuinely feel differently.

(In response to this post by WahooRQ)

Posted: 10/17/2023 at 6:59PM



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