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In reply to the discussion: It's possible to support Israel's right to exist, a free Palestine, the demilitarization of the police, freeing the... [View all]
AloeVera
(4,406 posts)33. Fervently wished. Peace and kindness.
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It's possible to support Israel's right to exist, a free Palestine, the demilitarization of the police, freeing the... [View all]
demmiblue
May 2024
OP
I love all of it but occupying a building. I still think that's a bad idea and unnecessary.
LauraInLA
May 2024
#9
That sounds fine to me and a worthy cause! But did you break into the library?
LauraInLA
May 2024
#28
No, we just started sitting in the halls before closing time and refused to leave. nt
BWdem4life
May 2024
#30
Yes. But also - look at that light and kindness in Jimmy Carter's face!! Thanks for the pic.
AloeVera
May 2024
#29
"some of the most privileged people in America play-acting as oppressed freedom fighters" Well said!
paleotn
May 2024
#43
You're making many unfounded assumptions coming from your own opposition to the cause behind the protests
iemanja
May 2024
#65
As I've said before about the Columbia protest and the property damage there:
Scrivener7
May 2024
#52
I guess it was the bake sales that brought about the Civil Rights Act, then.
Scrivener7
May 2024
#58
And MLK was routinely accused by those who disagreed with him of inciting hatred
Scrivener7
May 2024
#63
He was accused of a lot of things, but they had no receipts, because he was peaceful and called for love.
SunSeeker
May 2024
#64
I've been avoiding responding to these topics for awhile, as there is no way to reason with some.
Xolodno
May 2024
#37
The protesters are explicitly anti-zionist. They do not support Israel's right to exist.
mathematic
May 2024
#44
Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), who coordinates the campus prostests, is pro-Hamas.
SunSeeker
May 2024
#61
Whole heartedly agree. At some point, negotiations, give and take, and common sense
Ping Tung
May 2024
#60
Yes I believe that too, when the parties are motivated to find a way, it can be done
FakeNoose
May 2024
#67