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In reply to the discussion: I am going to take my leave from DU for a time: [View all]LWolf
(46,179 posts)I'm not shouting "Hurrah," although I disagree with your stand on principle.
It's okay that we disagree. That's where conversation begins. Otherwise, it's just an echo chamber.
For the record, I am neither "pro" nor "anti" Israel, Hamas, Palestine, or Semetic. I haven't read most of the posts on the current situation here at DU, because I simply don't have any interest in joining a flame fest on one side or the other.
If "nothing will change your mind" on a topic, then the only real reason to talk about it ANYWHERE is to convince others to agree with you. I think you are correct in assuming that there are some who will simply not be moved from their position...just like yourself. Your audience, then, are those who are ambivalent or haven't formed a solid stance. There may be some here at DU; here, or anywhere, you'll catch more listeners offering open-mindedness and courtesy. Those two things are often in conflict with the environment on anonymous forums.
Why not just refrain from posting about Israel and Hamas? Is that the only topic you want to talk about?