<< I don't expect ordinary Americans who were born and raised in this country to understand my viewpoint. They have no memories of a childhood marred by oppression and scenes of occupation. Their families live in relative peace and tranquility. If they call other family members, the conversation probably doesn't revolve around who was shot today, or arrested today, or maimed today, or displaced today. The media footage Americans receive from the Middle East hardly portrays the Israeli brutality, but does accentuate the suicide bombings committed by Palestinians against Israeli civilians. >>
There is truth to what he has to say. He has seen things that we have not. All of us are snug on this side of the hemisphere, but its a different story over there. I have not chosen a side, nor pretend to understand either side of this conflict. Its ugly, people are dying, and I hate it. But I don't know which side to choose.