July 16, 2006
On The Road Again
I'm leaving in the morning for our office in Chicago. I've been traveling more than I initially thought I would, but the occasional trip makes a nice diversion from the daily routine.
Radio chatter this evening is saying that the Israeli offensive into Lebanon will ramp up if Tel Aviv is hit with rockets. I certainly hope so: that's the Israeli equivalent of bombing Washington, DC. I am continually annoyed by those in the media who continue to use phrases like "cycle of violence", as if there is some sort of moral equality between a legitimate nation defending itself and a group of terrorists launching rockets in the hope of killing innocent civilians.
At this rate, we may see Israeli forces in Syria or bombing missions against sites in Iran. A world war? I hope not, but history shows us that we have been here before.
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Israel has shown restraint in the past. The time for diplomatic solutions in this case has passed. People in Israel have put up with this sh*t for far to long. They are surrounded by people who will stop at nothing to destroy them. I hope they see this through. Sometimes peace is impossible without war.
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at July 17, 2006 06:22 AM
David I agree with you in whole. It is time for Israel to be let off the leash and go for it.
Posted by: Sly at July 17, 2006 07:35 AM
I've heard the word "restraint" used many times today. Israel could turn Lebanon into a smoldering pit if it wanted to. they have dropped leaflets so the civilians could get out before the bombs were dropped. Does Hamas or Hezbollah warn civilians before they blow up a bus or a disco full of people. I don't get these people who see Israel as a bully. If Hamas or Hezbollah wanted peace they could have it. They don't want peace. The only thing that will appease these people is the total destruction of Israel. They want nothing but war and I say it's high time Israel gave it to them.
Posted by: David at July 17, 2006 09:46 PM