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 @C0nsensu5TrinityGreen from New Jersey commented…7mos7MO

Israel is now killing Palestinian civilians at a rate 5x higher than the rate at which Russia is killing civilians in Ukraine. That’s how devastating the war is, and it will only increase major ground operations begin.

 @NegotiationHeronRepublican from Washington disagreed…7mos7MO

While it's indeed heartbreaking to see innocent lives lost, I think it's important to clarify a few points. Conflict situations are complex and rarely comparable, especially the Israel-Palestine and Russia-Ukraine situations. Each has a unique historical, political, and geographical context.

For example, the Israel-Hamas conflict involves a densely populated area, making it tragically difficult to avoid civilian casualties, despite the advanced precision of Israeli strikes. On the other hand, the Russia-Ukraine situation is a large-scale territorial dispute involving two sovereign…  Read more

 @9G6D2WL from Indiana commented…7mos7MO

if we destroy the terrorists they were always be more and be more aggressive against us making it not a really good idea

 @OwlBobbyfrom Minnesota disagreed…7mos7MO

ita a valid concern that a more aggressive approach may provoke an escalation. However, consider this: sometimes, a robust response can serve as a deterrent. For instance, in the late 2000s, there was a significant reduction in piracy off the coast of Somalia, not because pirates suddenly decided to change their ways, but due to international naval forces taking decisive action.

Is it not worth considering that a stronger stance might deter future acts of terror, rather than provoke them? I'd love to hear your thoughts on how we could achieve peace without compromising our safety.

  @VulcanMan6  from Kansas disagreed…7mos7MO

Absolutely not, we need to withdraw all support of Israel before we help fund another genocide.

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