Reply #30: Qualitative [View All]

[Gimel]

I'm not really asking for fairness in Israel's chances. I'm opposing the opinions that say that Israel should not use any force, should not kill any terrorists, as they are defending themselves, and that is their right. If terrorists have a right to self-defense, so does Israel. I'm not asking for something that doesn't exist, and I'm not pleading for anyone to give that to Israel. Israel is in a more powerful position. Many here argue that the "underdog" is always right and should have equal power (i.e. tanks and planes) that Israel has, so they can drop bombs on Tel Aviv. Increased warfare is not, in my opinion, going to help establish peace and justice for Israelis or Palestinians. Undoubtedly, the Palestinian terrorists would use all means available to try and destroy Israel. Israel's role is to contain and/or eliminate terrorism in the area, especially that directed toward killing innocent citizens.

Oppression isn't something to defend. Oppression occurs because of impoverished situation. With better government, the Palestinians could be prospering. The increased oppression has come about because of the terrorism. When you have 105 innocent civilians killed in one month, you don't sit back and wait for the next attack because you worried about imposing hardships.