Reply #14: Putting words into my mouth [View All]

[Muddleoftheroad]

Putting MY words into other language:

1. The IDF should obey its commanders. THEY should work things out with the courts. Meanwhile, the building can and must continue because the Peace Fence will save lives. (I do support compensation for anyone who loses land do to emminent domain. They should pursue that claim in the courts if need be.)

2. The IDF has the right to declare "military zones" in areas under Israeli jurisdiction much the same as the militaries of all nations in conflict do.

3. The IDF has the right to respond with as much force as required to dangerous threats. In the U.S., it is quite common to see signs that say "trespassers will be shot," for instance. Trespassers in that area have a lovely tendency to be wearing bombs or carrying AK-47s. Israel has gone out of its way to NOT treat the protestors that way, and every time it does this it places its soldiers at great risk.

4. The IDF is a DEFENSE force. If Israel were not under constant attack, it's job would be a lot easier.