Israel/Palestine

oberliner

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8. Exactly

Tue Jan 20, 2015, 05:47 PM

Jan 2015

Just ask any number of Israel's neighbors.

Or any of numerous countries across Africa.

Or are friends in China, Russia, and Europe.

Or perhaps even the US itself?

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Military steps up use of live 0.22 inch bullets against Palestinian stone-throwers [View all] Jefferson23 Jan 2015 OP

Shooting at kids throwing rocks shows great courage. nt Mnemosyne Jan 2015 #1

Orders from the top, it's important to understand where all that courage is coming from. n/t Jefferson23 Jan 2015 #2

It has sickened me ever since I first heard of the rock-throwing kids on the news, years ago. nt Mnemosyne Jan 2015 #57

What do u think about kids being encouraged by adults.... shira Jan 2015 #15

What do you think about shooting them? bravenak Jan 2015 #26

I asked first. You have a problem with my question? shira Jan 2015 #31

I don't know that they were taught to throw rocks. bravenak Jan 2015 #35

Kids definitely are encouraged 2 throw rocks - by adults, anti-Zionists, parents... shira Jan 2015 #37

They should speak out on the policy and answer the criticisms. bravenak Jan 2015 #39

Post removed Post removed Jan 2015 #43

I think you read too much right wing publications, Shir. bravenak Jan 2015 #48

That's the narrative that S tries to sell a lot. R. Daneel Olivaw Jan 2015 #53

Not helpful at all. I think it is very dangerous to the area.nt bravenak Jan 2015 #54

Just in case anyone cares TexasProgresive Jan 2015 #3

Thanks.. I guess there is some solace for the Palestinians there. n/t Jefferson23 Jan 2015 #4

0.22 LR rimfire standard shaayecanaan Jan 2015 #11

I remember that. TexasProgresive Jan 2015 #12

There's only a 5% difference between a .223 and a 5.56mm round. That's not "much more powerful" leveymg Jan 2015 #28

You make my point, Thanks n/t TexasProgresive Jan 2015 #29

What America Learned About Torture From Israel and Britain Jefferson23 Jan 2015 #5

so IDF is 'stepping up' use of live ammo on what are mostly minors, kids? azurnoir Jan 2015 #6

Yep. If you're confident you won't need to pay a price for your behavior, some governments Jefferson23 Jan 2015 #7

Exactly oberliner Jan 2015 #8

governments and their supporters both azurnoir Jan 2015 #13

Precisely. n/t Jefferson23 Jan 2015 #19

Some victims can sue, depends on who perpetuated the terror: Jefferson23 Jan 2015 #9

I had read a couple of weeks back that Shurat HaDin had brought a case before the ICC azurnoir Jan 2015 #14

What do u think about that? shira Jan 2015 #16

I think Shurat HaDins status as an 'N'-go should be closely investigated n/t azurnoir Jan 2015 #20

There are politically motivated NGO's on both sides. Some more extreme..... shira Jan 2015 #22

Facts stranger than fiction..no doubt. A Jordanian..no agenda there, eh? lol n/t Jefferson23 Jan 2015 #18

Bullets are cheap. Apparently the IDF believes Palestinian lives are cheaper. R. Daneel Olivaw Jan 2015 #10

Encouraging kids to throw rocks at soldiers is arguably worse, don't u think? n/t shira Jan 2015 #17

even IF true that does not does not excuse IDF using lve ammo on minors azurnoir Jan 2015 #21

You blew it with "IF". There's no question that happens... shira Jan 2015 #23

seems someone has a problem acknowledging something here azurnoir Jan 2015 #24

If you want a real conversation, then answer me first... shira Jan 2015 #34

I did answer your question and that answer was deflected for some reason azurnoir Jan 2015 #36

Where? n/t shira Jan 2015 #38

#21 and how do adults encouraging kids (your claim) justify IDF using live ammo on them azurnoir Jan 2015 #40

LoL. You didn't say it was wrong b/c u question whether it happens at all. shira Jan 2015 #44

nIce try except I did not question whether or not kids throw rocks azurnoir Jan 2015 #52

Are you suggesting that it is alright to kill children? R. Daneel Olivaw Jan 2015 #25

That's what I'm getting out of it. bravenak Jan 2015 #27

I asked a question. You're deflecting, as usual. shira Jan 2015 #32

And I am asking you a question that you are running from. R. Daneel Olivaw Jan 2015 #41

Waiting for you. I asked first, that's why... shira Jan 2015 #46

Wow. You really are stuck. R. Daneel Olivaw Jan 2015 #49

Encouraging children to throw rocks NOLALady Jan 2015 #30

So you wouldn't mind sending your own kids out to throw rocks..... shira Jan 2015 #33

Your bankrupt position is arguing for shooting children? R. Daneel Olivaw Jan 2015 #42

I've stated no such thing. I'm asking a question & I'm receiving.... shira Jan 2015 #47

Yes, you have. R. Daneel Olivaw Jan 2015 #51

My children are Black. NOLALady Jan 2015 #56

I'm usually blown away* by the warped things R. Daneel Olivaw Jan 2015 #45

Than shooting children? No, shira. R. Daneel Olivaw Jan 2015 #50

I would have to say that you post has really attracted some very bigoted responses from the right. R. Daneel Olivaw Jan 2015 #55