Reply #40: not quite right

[Snivi Yllom]

As for your assertion that the Lebanese government is allowing Hezbollah to operate, then why not just blow up the capitol building and try killing off the political leaders in Lebanon? Maybe that would be more effective than destroying neighborhoods full of innocent people. And if you think that they're not innocent because Hezbollah may be using them as "human shields," imagine the police or federal government showing up at your apartment building and shooting everyone indiscriminately because there's drug dealer who lives in one of the units.


Much of Beirut is untouched, including the Lebanese government. You know why? Because they have little control of their country and even less control of Hezbollah. Keilling off the Lebanese government would actually make Hezbollah s stronger.

Frankly the areas receiving the majority of the attacks such as the South suburbs of Beirut and along the Israeli border are where the shiites are, and where the locals have supported Hezbollah, and allowed them to live among them. To complicate things, Hezbollah operates and hides among the shiite population.

If a police man confronts a bankrobber holding a room full of hostages at gun point but he has the opportunity to take the shot and take him out, the police man will do so. If the policeman actually hits a hostage, do you blame the policeman or the bankrobber for the death?

I see that for a war to end, it needs to be won decisively and a peace subsequently negoiated by multiple parties. The best outcome at this point will be Israel wiping out as much of Hezbollahs military infrastructure as possible, follwoed by a multinational force with teeth and the ability to use foce to enforce a ceasefire and a DMZ zone. Part of this agreement must include a deal with the Syrians and Iranians to remain free of Lebanese affairs.

Even then, that still wont solve all of the mid east problems, but it's a start. There will never be one catch comprehensive all solution or agreement to end all fighting in the mideast related to Israel. It will be achieved in increments.