Anti-Semitism's increasingly thin and hard-to-see line

[Adrahil]

174. I think I'm being honest about what I think.

I think America was founded on injustice too. We seized land from the natives and enslaved millions of Africans.

That doesn't mean I think America should be destroyed, or that I support America's Jihadi enemies.

Intellectual honesty is important to me, and glossing over the more uncomfortable parts of history is wrong, IMO.

The League of Nations decision was based on nonsense, of course. Israel (or Palestine) hadn't been a Jewish majority land for over 1000 years by the time Israel was founded. The LoN position was based largely on the fact it's members didn't want Jews immigrating to THEIR countries.

Having said that, Jews have had a long and ugly history, especially in Europe, being the victims of pogroms, massacres, villification, racism, and good ole fashioned thievery. And still today, they are the victims of all manner of sterotypes and prejudice. Whatever I think of the ORIGINS of Israel, I am glad there is a Jewish homeland, for however long it may last. Israel, as a democratic Jewish state is doomed by demographics. It cannot remain both a democracy AND Jewish for much longer. I do fear for the people of that land when that happens.

But having said all that, if you feel the need to call me an anti-Semite, knock yourself out. I know in my heart how wrong you are.