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In reply to the discussion: Court clears Israeli army over death of U.S. activist [View all]Franker65
(299 posts)8. Expected
Well sadly, yes, it isn't an unexpected verdict. And of course yes, she was wearing an orange vest. Brave woman and inexcusablefrom Israel.
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The Israeli government IS oppressing Palestinians...but it's NOT Nazi Germany.
Ken Burch
Aug 2012
#33
Well, Nazi Germany had a timeline from not being in power till Hitler shot himself
snooper2
Aug 2012
#19
He specifically noted the bulldozing innocent civilians with women and children in the homes.
The Stranger
Aug 2012
#45
The U.S. IS a good comparison, and I think that's why so many U.S. progressives are concerned.
Ken Burch
Aug 2012
#48
Of course they did, there was never any real doubt that they would protect their own
AnOhioan
Aug 2012
#7
No songs for the countless Palestinians who have been similarly killed without justice
oberliner
Aug 2012
#53
As I have stated over the years, my deepest condolences to her family. But she made mistakes.
Big_Mike
Aug 2012
#25
Yeah, politics aside, she made terrible choices in dealing with a plodding machine...
hoboken123
Aug 2012
#44
Yes, it should have been, and yes, I believe there would have been a different outcome. n/t
whathehell
Aug 2012
#49