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Originally Posted by The_Dunedan
The reason I find this odd is that the same people (right-Statist "conservatives") who insist that we take Israel's word on this current (and that previous) act of Piracy are also the same people who usually demand "blood for blood, and by the gallons!" when US assets, ships, personell or facilities are attacked.
Attacking American warships in international waters is bad, and the attackers must be vigorously punished....unless the attackers are Israeli.
Boarding foreign-flagged vessels in international waters by force of arms is Piracy, and Pirates must be punished....unless the Pirates are Israeli.
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I have not come to any conclusions on this matter and I still have an open mind. I am also conservative and I generally support Israel.
What do you think was Israel's motivation in this matter?
Do you think it was premeditated? Insitgated?
What does Israel have to gain, given what happened?
Do you think all Israelis support the action taken?
Who should conduct the investigation?
If Israel is guilty of violating international law what should the punishment be?