guthmund

I think it's important to not confuse the message with the messenger.

In my opinion, it is reprehensible when acts like this occur, regardless of which side they're on.

I understand the de-humanizing the "enemy" is a commonly accepted tactic. It doesn't mean that I have to accept it and give pardon.

I don't agree with the Palestinian mandate nor their vision. My disagreement, however, doesn't justify the use of such de-humanizing tactics on those that died to further that mandate or that vision. For that matter, my agreement with a particular mandate or vision doesn't grant acceptance of such tactics either.


While it's important, in my opinion, which is based solely on personal ideology, to oppose the terrorist and the society that bears, condones and aids such terrorists, it doesn't justify the tactics used in the news story.

"What's good for the goose is good for the gander" is not an acceptable argument. It is important to stand above such atrocities and not wallow in them with the "enemy."

It's distasteful when any side uses such methods regardless of their affliation or what uniform they wear.

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