tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22462867.post3963878230659502994..comments2023-12-23T05:39:28.481-05:00Comments on Culture for All: Is the IDF using 'human shields' in the West Bank?Red Tulipshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03546144713477594777noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22462867.post-863354254271755822007-03-17T00:31:00.000-04:002007-03-17T00:31:00.000-04:00While it may be illegal or even ethically wrong it...While it may be illegal or even ethically wrong it is not the same as using "human shields" if the person has the ability to refuse (he will not be shot if he refuses to open the door) then he is merely cooperating with an IDF request. <BR/><BR/>Hiding behind people who have no chance to escape is "using human shields" but then if we are going to ignore all ethical rules and use fundamentalist "moral equivalence" then allowing civilians to exist in a war zone is a war crime.Snake Oil Baronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14365352742028282744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22462867.post-40377752638962891922007-03-05T11:46:00.000-05:002007-03-05T11:46:00.000-05:00You don't get hanged for treason in Israel, BTW. A...You don't get hanged for treason in Israel, BTW. And these nice people probably don't deserve death - only to be removed from their post and have every memory of their foul legacy replaced with something that's actually right.<BR/><BR/>But then again, they're small fry compared to <A HREF="http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0,7340,L-3372681,00.html" REL="nofollow">this</A>.<BR/>For Barakeh and his mates I would change the law and make public execution the punishment for such blatant, arrogant and open treason.Abu Sa'arhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13759233794742423769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22462867.post-61214381513368583102007-03-05T11:13:00.000-05:002007-03-05T11:13:00.000-05:00I don't think the Supreme Court cares. For some of...I don't think the Supreme Court cares. For some of them, there is no war; <BR/><BR/>they are safe in their armored limos;<BR/><BR/>They are safe in their homes in Savyon or Reut or Caesaria, behind high walls patrolled by agents they never see;<BR/><BR/>They are safe because their children (after leaving their sheltered fortress communities) live in Europe or USA;<BR/><BR/>They are safe because for them soldiers are only blurry shapes behind tinted windows, and terrorists are men in suits (just like them) who sign papers and have coffee.<BR/><BR/>As for those of them who are aware of the war... they don't care. Getting that new appointment, or making sure your mate remains in his position, is valued more than mere Jewish lives. And getting good rep in Europe's ivory towers is certainly more important than the lives of some plebes, or the existence of Israel.<BR/><BR/>If our dear leaders keep this up... well, there's plenty of rope in Isral. And plenty of trees and light poles in Knesset Square.<BR/><BR/>The only question remaining is how to find the few good men amongst these patrician scumbags.Abu Sa'arhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13759233794742423769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22462867.post-21191530050775926802007-03-03T07:27:00.000-05:002007-03-03T07:27:00.000-05:00Raccoon:I understand that these are the options. ...Raccoon:<BR/><BR/>I understand that these are the options. And given them, frankly, it was irresponsible for the Israeli Supreme Court to have made the decision it made. This is <B>wartime</B>. Does the Israeli Supreme Court simply not realize it?Red Tulipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03546144713477594777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22462867.post-46464273248605659012007-03-02T07:41:00.000-05:002007-03-02T07:41:00.000-05:00The "neighbor" technique is problematic. Simple, e...The "neighbor" technique is problematic. Simple, effective, but problematic - when you go after a wanted terrorist, you have his neighbor knock on the door and tell him that IDF are here to arrest him. Otherwise they have this strange tendency to shoot as soon as they see soldiers.<BR/><BR/>This is very unfair with the neighbor. But on the other hand, there are two alternatives:<BR/><BR/>1) letting Israelis die<BR/><BR/>2) killing the suspect, probably along with lots of civilians.<BR/><BR/>Tricky choice, innit?Abu Sa'arhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13759233794742423769noreply@blogger.com