Tuesday, April 15, 2008

Other Blogs

I read two different blogs one the same subject, which is a new organization of liberals called Jstreet, and what they are doing in the political sphere for (or against) Israel. One blog showed the positive aspects of the group and one the negative. The positive side spoke of how many liberal Jews support a two state solution, and formed this group specifically with the purpose of funding and publicly aiding this end. They claim to want peace, and are angry with America's view that most Jews are in support of Israel "occupying" Palestine. The negative blog said something entirely different. It spoke of how the spear headers of this group are not true politicians or "thinkers", but simply those with money, and that one of these men is Avram Burg. Avram Burg is a supporter for the end of Israel, the end of a Jewish state. While Jstreet claims to want peace among two separate nations, one of their main supporters is an anti-Israel activist. This blog also brings up the point that it's all well and good to rally for peace, but what if the Arab terrorist groups are not quite so receptive to this idea? What if they simply do not want a peaceful solution? How do you make peace with those who want you dead and gone? Should the Jews simply leave their homes and lives and let the Palestinians have it all? Can there ever be a truly peaceful solution, or will this just be a never-ending fight which culminates in WWIII? The ultimate Middle East question.....

1 comment:

Scott Lankford said...

25 points. I'm glad you read at least two opposing viewpoints blogs, especially on such a controversial and emotional topic!