Originally Posted by willravel

Surely. It is entirely possible that the story was faked or exaggerated. I don't support the existence of the Hezbollah at all, because despite their intentions, their existence has proven detrimental to the Lebanese people. I don't quite understand why people think that anyone around here SUPPORT the Hezbollah. There is a marked difference between understanding someone and agreeing with someone. I understand that the Hezbollah want Israel out of Lebanon (all of Lebanon, including the spots under dispute), I understand that Israel is still holding Lebanese citizens from the occupation and Hezbollah want's them returned, and I understand that the occupation created hostilities that span whole generations of Lebanese people. I can understand why they are angry, and I understand why they attack. I don't condone it, but I understand it.

But so say that Hezbollah is wrong for faking or exaggerating in the news IS hypocritical. It needs to be pointed out that American and British news organizations are guilty of the same media tactics as the Hezbollah, and on a far larger scale. To call out Hezbollah for this without admitting that we are guilty of the same thing is specious and ultimately self-decieving.

I admitted that Hezbollah is probably guilty of media tampering and misleading people. Now I must ask you to admit something, in the interest of continuing reasonable, respectful dialogue:

"Yes, the media in the US and UK are guilty of faking and exaggerating news, just like the Hezbollah probably are."