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In reply to the discussion: So I just lost any sympathy for the Palestinian cause and Gaza [View all]liberalmuse
(18,672 posts)I understand the reactions, the anger, disgust and anguish over Hamas actions which are inexcusable. This is exactly the reason terrorists do what they do, to inflame and cause the opposition to escalate and continue the cycle of brutality they use to justify their actions.
This is why the more corrupt and opportunistic politicians gleefully jump on horrible acts of terrorism like this for their own gain. Think tanks figured out long ago that triggering raw emotions in people through bombardment of incendiary media is a great way to control them like Pavlovian dogs.
Its important to step back and look at the overall history, not to absolve or justify, but to try and understand. The fact is, people who just want to live their lives in peace are the ones who have and will continue to suffer the greatest. The Palestinian people and even a number of Israelis and others are being used like disposable pawns to further agendas on both sides.