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**Ekrbcbvh** · 04-06-2010, 06:05 PM

The blockade isn't wrong, they way they're conducting it is.

It's foolish to think the members of the flotilla weren't looking for confrontation. They knew what they were getting into. I doubt they anticipated the gross over reaction of the IDF, but hey....when the centerpiece of your civil disobedience is a heavily-armed military force, you really should plan for the worst.

The blockade is wrong outright because it's an act of war and denies the palestinians the right of self-determination. It is an extension as I noted of occupation. Doesn't matter that a few thousand settlers were pulled out of Gaza a few years ago and made to look like some kind of concession. What was done was more in the interest of Israel as it was too expensive to protect these settlers and it allowed them to consolidate their hold on the West Bank. This was all part of policy and is a matter of public record for those who wish to do the research.

The flotilla was obviously aware of Israel's penchant to react disproportionately..they only have Operation Cast Lead (read the Goldstone report) and the last Lebanese War as an example. However, your reasoning is severely flawed as it doesn't justify piracy in contravention of international law....

BTW which is it?

Hey, I think the blockade is wrong. The blockade isn't wrong, they way they're conducting it is.

04-06-2010, 06:05 PM	#36
Ekrbcbvh Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 499 Senior Member	The blockade isn't wrong, they way they're conducting it is. It's foolish to think the members of the flotilla weren't looking for confrontation. They knew what they were getting into. I doubt they anticipated the gross over reaction of the IDF, but hey....when the centerpiece of your civil disobedience is a heavily-armed military force, you really should plan for the worst. The blockade is wrong outright because it's an act of war and denies the palestinians the right of self-determination. It is an extension as I noted of occupation. Doesn't matter that a few thousand settlers were pulled out of Gaza a few years ago and made to look like some kind of concession. What was done was more in the interest of Israel as it was too expensive to protect these settlers and it allowed them to consolidate their hold on the West Bank. This was all part of policy and is a matter of public record for those who wish to do the research. The flotilla was obviously aware of Israel's penchant to react disproportionately..they only have Operation Cast Lead (read the Goldstone report) and the last Lebanese War as an example. However, your reasoning is severely flawed as it doesn't justify piracy in contravention of international law.... BTW which is it? Hey, I think the blockade is wrong. The blockade isn't wrong, they way they're conducting it is.
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