Interesting perspective from a guy whose user name is SInn Fein (we ourselves).
So basically take a people's sovereignty, rule over them for their own good, and it all will work out?
Not sure Gerry Adams would be on board.
Even Gerry Adams had to change tactics, because waging a war in today's world is not a very popular idea...and honestly, if we made Israel a state, it wouldn't be much different than the sovereignty they enjoy now.
Biggest difference is we would make the world a safer place - or at least America (and Israelis). And, who does not want that?
I mean Israel can continue to fight the good fight - but that is a never ending battle. Seems pointless.
The Troubles, for the most part, stopped when the NRA laid down their arms and sought a peaceful solution. They did not get everything they wanted but they realized the cost of absolute principles was too high and as a people decided to take a more diplomatic route. Things continue to get better. Northern Ireland is not "free" but half the people that live there are happy that it isn't and they all seem to have found common ground this last decade and a half. At least enough to stop killing kids. I'm sure the hard liners are still very angry that their homeland is still not free but the violence has stopped and perhaps in time, through the political system, they'll get their chance. Just like Scotland is going to have this week.
If tomorrow Israel said "we have had enough of the violence, no matter what, we're going to lay down our weapons and fire no more bullets" then the next day they would be annihilated. Their enemies avowed goal is the complete destruction of their country. They've tried cease fires, they've traded land for peace multiple times, they've begged for peace. The Palestinians and other anti-Zionist (to be kind) countries around them have chosen war and violence over compromise. However, if the arms were put down in Gaza there would be peace. Israel would be happy to start down the non-violent diplomatic path and no more kids would die. Would the Palestinians get everything they want? No. But there would be at least a chance for compromise and diplomacy and future satisfaction as a well governed and peaceful people made their case to the rest of the civilized world.
When the NRA stopped fighting Britain didn't give them back Northern Ireland but they began the process of representation and civility.
If the Palestinians stopped fighting then Israel would do the same.
If Israel stops fighting, bombs are dropped, teenagers are captured and tortured, and the violence continues.
This isn't conjecture, it's a fact because we've seen it happen over and over and over again.
You can argue that Israel response to aggression is disproportionate. I would argue that the entire concept is ridiculous and I doubt any of us would worry about a proportionate response if our own children were in danger. But that's a separate issue. That is once the bombs start falling and the war begins. I'm saying it's all unnecessary and could end tomorrow if the Palestinians truly wanted peace. Or, even more importantly, if the surrounding countries who support them really wanted peace.
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