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Originally posted by KSig RC
Good point, Arya - from the end of the 19th century to today, I'll argue that the conflict over the Israeli land mass ends up being based in economic opportunities, as well, which for all intents and purposes is a resource.
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Ok, just to get on the same page, I don't think that I made myself all that clear.
I believe that the conflict between Israel and Palestine is a battle rooted in religion and a claim to land/water and whatnot.
I also agree that U.S. support of Israel is Economical/Political. I like the views of ksig rc, rudey and arya, you all have valid arguments.
But the question is, do other arab countries in the region view the U.S. support of Israel as an economical approach or a religious approach? I tend to view them taking favor to a religious backing over an economical backing. That can be up for argument either way.
To get back on track, should the U.S. go to war with Iraq once again? I believe yes for a few reasons. Hussein is a threat not only to our country but also to Isreal and since we are an ally to Israel we have that responsibility to help protect them, do we not? He may soon have the capability to use nuclear weapons not only on us, not only on Israel, but also on other countries that we call our allies. Not to mention the extreme danger that will come to a nuclear war in such a small region.
There is also the tactics of Hussein to pay suicide bombers and their families to plan and execute terrorist attacks. If we have an active campaign in Afghanistan/Pakistan, should we not also widen the campaign to include the prevention of terrorism in Isreal - I think yes.
You know, I was thinking and I wonder why it is that threads like these hardly get replied to, but when kate spade comes up, there will be 200, 300, 400 replies?