I have said that when one nation invades another people's homeland they can expect retaliation. That's a "DUH". I did not say the retaliation was fair, just, or kind. I said that invaders can usually expect a response.

I have continually said both sides are brutal, savage bastards. I have said that the side which has armor, artillery and helicopters and kills 25 people armed with AK-47s for every one of them lost is more brutal and savage.

I have said that when one country has continuously committed war crimes against another they can expect the other people to get frustrated and act out. I have documented those war crimes.

I have said the Israelis are not innocent victims, and quoted prominent Israelis saying they have intended to get rid of the Palestinians all the time. That they will see that the Palestinians are treated like "dogs" or "roaches" until they leave. That' ethnic cleansing. And the US protects Israel from sanctions for ethnic cleansing.

The Israelis have acted in a manner which is designed to create hate. The Arabs who are Israeli citizens do not have the rights the Jews who are citizens do. That's prejudice, state sponsored prejudice. And the world knows the US condones it, and protects Israel from sanctions for that prejudice.

And, I have said suicide bombing is inexcusable. People should not lose loved ones in such a random, cruel manner. Helicopter attacks on civilian housing is inescusable. People should not lose loved ones in such a random, cruel manner.

And you, my little galactic friend, have this to say about the Israelis killing a kid in their custody. Went out of your way to come up with this little gem of an excuse, or whatever it is. I'm sure you didn't mean it that way.

What I read was that since they "intend to investigate" it the issue has been satisfactorily handled and a demonstration of the fairness of the IDF. For you that seems to cover it all. For you the matter is complete. They "intend to investigate" it. After being goosed by an outside agency, after covering it up until then, after being forced, they "intend to investigate".

I really don't think you meant that the Israelis killing the kid was OK. It's just not possible to read it any other way, though, and you didn't say you misspoke. All manner of crimes are OKed on this board under the guise of "retaliation".

And you embarrass yourself by trying to chide me for suggesting THEY NOT KILL KIDS. I said and say it's not right no matter who does it.

WHETHER OR NOT THEY "INTEND TO INVESTIGATE". I do not think kids should be killed by anyone. With or without the investigation.

I don't understand what is difficult about that. I do understand that it is difficult for you.

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