Reply #68: Fundamentalism IS a huge threat [View All]

in all its forms.

What pisses me off is every time a Muslim fundie says all Jews should be killed (and Arafat himself has said as much in the past) it gets pooh-poohed. When Arab states (with Theocratic, fundie, right-wing governments) spew vitriol, denounce peace initiatives, or promote policies or laws which are meant to harm Jews, the pro-Israel side hears nothing but a list of all of Israel's transgressions.

It is tiresome and forces those of us who support Eretz Y'Israel into a defensive posture. We are denigrated as Republicans, Freepers, and supporters of genocide and dubbed the "Israel Is Always Right" crowd.

The fact is, MOST of the pro-Israel posters here are against ALL right wing governments and that includes Sharon's (although he is still miles better than Bibi). MOST of the pro-Israel supporters realize and recognize that most if not all the settlements need to go post haste. MOST of the pro-Israel posters here desire a SERIOUS 2-state solution (not like what China did with the Uighers).

We also recognize the history of duplicity that Arafat has shown - and even publically lauded himself for. We recognize the need for security for the people of Israel inside her borders. And many of us are Jews who realize how tenuous our connection is to whatever culture we have assimilated into either because we are reminded frequently in our communities or because we lost family in The Holocaust.

Many of those telling us not to put our heads in the sand are doing exactly that.