(April 19th, 2010)
To the Editor:
Thank you for exposing a side of this Israel-Palestine conflict not often heard, and even more infrequently considered. When one hears a story from history it is all too easy to pick a side. One side is good and one side is evil, right? Regardless of which side you decide for yourself is the right one to support, the other side is still human, and chances are good that this other side is hurting as well. It is important not to demonize one group of people just because you do not agree with them. In the Israel-Palestine conflict, the United States has allied itself with Israel. However I have heard much about how evil the Israelis are for occupying and taking advantage of the unfortunate Palestinians. I did not even consider the fact that Israel could be hurting as well. This article forced me to think about this fact, and now I view the conflict of a clash of governments, that has manifested itself in the actions, thoughts, and worries of the people. After all, isn't this how most national conflicts arise? Had the governments not clashes I have faith that the Israelis and the Palestinians would have gotten along peacefully. However, it has already been done. Now the people are left to deal with the aftermath.
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