Reply #49: Palestinian independence [View All]

One should not deny people an independent state or citizenship and equality based upon the unknown future. It is true that the future is unknown and very mysterious. Yet, the unknown future should not be used as a justification to not treat people as equals.

Understanding that Israel has a very powerful military futhermore helps us to understand how silly it would be for the Palestinian military to wage war against Israel, especailly given the understanding that Israel would be supported by the US and the EU. Palestinians simply wouldn't have a chance and the probability of such a war taking place is extremely unlikely. Yet, even if it did occur for one reason or another, Palestinians would greatly suffer, again, as a result of the war.

Thus, it really doesn't matter what type of a government Palestians form. Furthermore, when looking at Africa, one can see how difficult it is for people, who suffered from an occupation, to build a stable nation.

Thus, I think that we should:

1) Give people the ability to be independent
2) Give them help when they request it
3) Be a good example for others to follow