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In reply to the discussion: Israeli Army Occupies Gaza Homes - Then Burns Them Down [View all]Igel
(37,540 posts)32. Good and evil are constrained to use the same reality,
meaning often the same methods. (Yes, it's basically a Star Trek: TOS insight, but not original with that show. Omitted was any discussion of goal(s). But those vary. If divine justice calls for genocide, then your goal is worthy, I guess, in your own view, and self-defence BAMN is vile.)
Preferably, good doesn't go the the same possible extremes for the same meagre feel-good returns. But good could go way past what evil has done. I think goals matter and use my internal sense of what goals I think worthy as my weak and halting compass..
So far those claiming the IDF is the same as Hamas have either compared two different things or just made the claim with no evidence at all.
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I read the article, that clearly stated the destruction did not get legal approval
RAB910
Jan 2024
#30
You missed the part where he says first they destroy the houses. THEN they SEARCH and BURN.
AloeVera
Feb 2024
#80
That does not mean it was not considered a a military necessity by commanders on the scene
EX500rider
Feb 2024
#72
I don't see this war crime (destroying half the structures in Gaza) as a "misdemeanor"
RAB910
Jan 2024
#48
And yet you ARE ignoring international law, and gaslighting folks again.
canuckledragger
Feb 2024
#74
" You have an inclination towards one side, and a desire to bespatter the other."
canuckledragger
Feb 2024
#73
So many new definitions it's hard to keep up: war crimes, genocide, carpet bombing,
betsuni
Jan 2024
#67
"They are fighting fucking terrorists in a war. On the battlefield Hamas selected"
madaboutharry
Jan 2024
#69
When Hamas Sent Its Killers Out On A Sadistic Spree Of Rape And Murder, Everyone Knew What Would Follow
The Magistrate
Jan 2024
#31
A military necessity, if the homes are frequently used to shelter Hamas terrorists
Tarc
Jan 2024
#18
I thought I couldn't get any sadder. Then I read some posts and realize I can.
Nanjeanne
Jan 2024
#61
And I thought I couldn't get any sadder reading some of the posts here also,
MarineCombatEngineer
Feb 2024
#86