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keyshawn · 09-05-2006, 02:51 PM

whoa, Kudos to you, Jorgelito !

Going to a place and experiencing it in first-hand, in person, really provides a perspective that just reading about it in the media can't do (I was the same way when I visited Europe). thanks for sharing your experiences with us.

A question in my mind that you've mentioned as well is: what will happen if Israel would just suddenly pull out of gaza strip and west bank ? This question, of course, is assuming that you (not directly you, but anyone reading this) support the withdrawl of Israel.

A question that I have for you is:
Was security very tight for Palestinian citizens ? I've heard that it's difficult for citizens there to do everyday errands and travel out and about because they're harrassed and/or held up (in security checkpoints) by Israeli soldiers.

Also, with the support of Hamas, I think if the economy is improved (doesn't even need to be as well as Israel, but at least decent infrastructure that doesn't exist in the settlements) that support for Hamas would wane (how much, don't know, but they wouldn't be as influential as they are now), because the Palestian citizens wouldn't worry as much or support a group that calls for Israel's destruction (although still be worried of Israel) if their living conditions had better standards.

As Jorgelito said, it's a lot about perspectives.

Catcha back on the flipside,
keyshawn.

09-05-2006, 02:51 PM	#18 (permalink)
keyshawn Psycho	whoa, Kudos to you, Jorgelito ! Going to a place and experiencing it in first-hand, in person, really provides a perspective that just reading about it in the media can't do (I was the same way when I visited Europe). thanks for sharing your experiences with us. A question in my mind that you've mentioned as well is: what will happen if Israel would just suddenly pull out of gaza strip and west bank ? This question, of course, is assuming that you (not directly you, but anyone reading this) support the withdrawl of Israel. A question that I have for you is: Was security very tight for Palestinian citizens ? I've heard that it's difficult for citizens there to do everyday errands and travel out and about because they're harrassed and/or held up (in security checkpoints) by Israeli soldiers. Also, with the support of Hamas, I think if the economy is improved (doesn't even need to be as well as Israel, but at least decent infrastructure that doesn't exist in the settlements) that support for Hamas would wane (how much, don't know, but they wouldn't be as influential as they are now), because the Palestian citizens wouldn't worry as much or support a group that calls for Israel's destruction (although still be worried of Israel) if their living conditions had better standards. As Jorgelito said, it's a lot about perspectives. Catcha back on the flipside, keyshawn. __________________ currently reading: currently playing : Last edited by keyshawn; 09-07-2006 at 05:33 PM.. Reason: cut out sentence fragment.