Fwd: Letter to the Editor..
"Terrorists dont want Peace "(Aug 9th) letter parrots the simplistic line that
George Bush and Steve Harper have been pushing (sucessfully) to the American
public. A public that doesnt read history or understand Israels continued brutal annexation of
their neighbors lands and resources, always using the excuse they need this for "security"
Those that know the real history know that the "democracy' of Israel has encouraged
so-called settlers to grab huge tracts of Palestinian land outside their borders in
prime locations.This has left Palestinians water and resource starved and put the IDF
in absolute control of 75% of their water. Is this the " democracy" that R.Forshaw
would like for Canada? Would he accept special status only for those of one religion?
I doubt it.
We are led to believe that the Arabs that resist are all evil "terrorists" as they leave
the womb and do not want the peace they had before the West decided to interfere
and turn a blind eye to the annexing of their homes ,lands, and resources. When
westerners resist forced occupation we are noble "freedom fighters".....when the original
land owners of Palestine resist the high-tech, US- funded Israeli occupation with inexpensive guerrillla tactics they are cowardly "terrorists"Other "evil" Arab nations should not help
their neighbors defend themselves, but it is fine for the freedom-loving US to arm Isreael with billions in offensive weapons and a nuclear stockpile.
The attitude of simply eliminating individuals or groups that resist this occupation might sound good to those sitting in relative comfort and security in the West. However, unless the root causes of this issue are dealt with fairly, the population of this region will always support those that have the courage to stand up to Isreael's might. Peace will require real diplomacy and an evenhanded approach to Arab nations. Hitler thought he could exterminate all resistance
with high-technology , occupation of others lands, and assasinating those that resisted.(He
labelled them terrorists!) Steven, the US and Israel seem to be in denial of this reality.It is time for a ceasefire and for Western powers to balance the needs and views of both sides involved in this senseless, unnecessary bloodbath.
Thank you....
Roy Alexander
Parksville,B.C.
"Terrorists dont want Peace "(Aug 9th) letter parrots the simplistic line that
George Bush and Steve Harper have been pushing (sucessfully) to the American
public. A public that doesnt read history or understand Israels continued brutal annexation of
their neighbors lands and resources, always using the excuse they need this for "security"
Those that know the real history know that the "democracy' of Israel has encouraged
so-called settlers to grab huge tracts of Palestinian land outside their borders in
prime locations.This has left Palestinians water and resource starved and put the IDF
in absolute control of 75% of their water. Is this the " democracy" that R.Forshaw
would like for Canada? Would he accept special status only for those of one religion?
I doubt it.
We are led to believe that the Arabs that resist are all evil "terrorists" as they leave
the womb and do not want the peace they had before the West decided to interfere
and turn a blind eye to the annexing of their homes ,lands, and resources. When
westerners resist forced occupation we are noble "freedom fighters".....when the original
land owners of Palestine resist the high-tech, US- funded Israeli occupation with inexpensive guerrillla tactics they are cowardly "terrorists"Other "evil" Arab nations should not help
their neighbors defend themselves, but it is fine for the freedom-loving US to arm Isreael with billions in offensive weapons and a nuclear stockpile.
The attitude of simply eliminating individuals or groups that resist this occupation might sound good to those sitting in relative comfort and security in the West. However, unless the root causes of this issue are dealt with fairly, the population of this region will always support those that have the courage to stand up to Isreael's might. Peace will require real diplomacy and an evenhanded approach to Arab nations. Hitler thought he could exterminate all resistance
with high-technology , occupation of others lands, and assasinating those that resisted.(He
labelled them terrorists!) Steven, the US and Israel seem to be in denial of this reality.It is time for a ceasefire and for Western powers to balance the needs and views of both sides involved in this senseless, unnecessary bloodbath.
Thank you....
Roy Alexander
Parksville,B.C.
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