A Mirror of Sorts

I would like to start this article off by saying I am not anti-Israel. It seems that whenever an American is critical of Israeli policies, that person is branded disloyal, an anti-Semite, ignorant, and helping fan the flames of the various conflicts in the Middle East. I think that Israel is a bright and vibrant country that has a lot to offer the world culturally, economically, and intellectually. But lets be real, people.

Senator McCain is highly critical of Iran, and rightfully so. He is particularly critical of President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, whom he has decried as "a man who is the head of a government that is a state sponsor of terrorism, that is responsible for the killing of brave young Americans, that wants to wipe Israel off the map, who denies the Holocaust." Let's see how Israel has lined up up against these criticisms over the past few years.

Israel:

Security checkpoints, barricades, walls, military patrols, near-daily civilian casualties. Palestinian populations are contained in areas that at times resemble the urban ghettos that the Nazis established in the 1930's. Of course that's not politically correct, but do a little research and empower yourself before you decide I'm a lunatic.


Killing brave young Americans? Look up Rachel Corrie.

Obviously Israel doesn't want to wipe Israel off the map, but insert "Palestine" and it essentially fits.

And let's not forget the United Nations passes more human rights resolutions against Israel than any other country in the world. Even President Bush admitted that last Thursday. He considered it a source of shame. I consider it a reflection of a country that has the greatest disregard for human rights in the world. And unfortunately, there are some pretty stiff competitors!

And the United States...

I'll save that for the liberals, leftists, and crazy people. Good God-fearing Americans know that the U.S. of A hasn't done anything wrong lately. Cough Cough... Gitmo!

My point is, we don't talk to Iran because they're ideological monsters, they sponsor organizations and governments that cause pain and loss to families across the Middle East and around the world, and they are directly responsible for the deaths of young Americans.

America could use a mirror.

Cordially,

The Conscientious Observer

"The true hypocrite is the one who ceases to perceive his deception, the one who lies with sincerity." - Andre Gide