Bloomberg: use as much force as you feel like
On CNN just now, Mayor Michael Bloomberg said: “There is no proportional response to terrorism” as a defense for Israel’s massive assault on Gaza. And while on some level I agree, the comment lacks a certain understanding of reality. If someone attacks, striking back at them with blinding force is fine, but if they are surrounded by civilians, it’s another story.
For what it’s worth, I think the Israelis have, historically, shown more restraint than any other nation would, including the US. And Hamas doesn’t make things easier in themselves by refusing to allow for israel’s right to exist.
There is a great deal of history here and until both sides are willing to put aside winning, to forget about beating the other guys, to put aside payback and revenge and instead to focus on resolving the situation together, it is just going to keep on keeping on.
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