I wonder why we have terrorism on this planet we call home?
I don’t condone terrorism or violence but
I certainly understand why there is terrorism on this planet we call home. It is very simple really. Imagine a large invading force came into your
country and destroyed your home, your livelihood and even killed some of your
family and friends. You tried peaceful
means to try and make the world pay attention and help you and they ignored you, not only
did they ignore you, but some of the upstanding countries of the world may
actually be helping your oppressor. What would you do? You have no army at your disposal and no-one
even cares what is happening. What would
you do? Ask yourself what would you do?
Seriously what would you do?
Unless you have actually been in that situation then I don’t believe
anyone can criticise some of the terrorism that is occurring on this planet we
call our home.
The question we should be asking is why is terrorism occurring and how can we reduce it by other means than by declaring a never ending “War on Terrorism”?
Every suicide terrorist campaign has had a clear goal that is secular and political: to compel a modern democracy to withdraw military forces from the territory that the terrorists view as their homeland.
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is an example of one such situation and finally I have the means to voice my opinion regarding this conflict. Finally the truth behind what is happening to Palestinians is being told. What many people are not aware of is that Palestinians are not made up of just Muslims (not that it should make any difference) but also Christians and other religious groups. There are refugee camps in Lebabon overflowing with Palestinian refugees made up of Muslim, Christian and other groups. Some of these refugees have been in these camps for over 40 years.
'Occupation 101' presents a comprehensive analysis of the facts and hidden truths surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict; and dispels many of its long-perceived myths and misconceptions. The film also details life under Israeli military rule, the United States' role, and sheds light on the major obstacles which stand in the way of a lasting and viable peace. Unlike any other film ever produced on the conflict --- 'Occupation 101' explains the situation in a comprehensive manner and gives audiences a complete context in which to better understand the Israeli-Palestinian encounter. The film depicts the root causes of the conflict through Israeli, Jewish, Christian, Muslim, American, and Palestinian voices that are rarely ever heard through mainstream media outlets. The film covers a wide range of topics -- which include -- the first wave of Jewish immigration from Europe of the 1880's, the 1920 tensions, the 1948 war, the 1967 war, the first Intifada of 1987, the Oslo Peace Process, Settlement expansion, the role of the United States Government, the second Intifada of 2000, and also covers the recent Gaza Disengagement of August 2005.
Below are some extracts from the film. The first clip is a long 26 minute clip. If this is too long to download I have
included links to smaller extracts of the film.
Another alternative especially for those with a slow internet speed is
to go to http://www.occupation101.com/multimedia_movclips.html
where small parts can be downloaded using Quicktime.
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I haven't come across those books, but they do sound like an interesting and very thought provoking read I shall look out for them.
Thanks for the info and for dropping by.
There are not too many people who could watch their homeland being taken over without some type of struggle. I don't think Australia would be any different, but I guess we hope that the US will come to our aid.
Possibly the only land that I can think of is Tibet being taken over by China. The only reason that they don't fight is becuase of their strong Buddhist belief in Karma. So they either endure or flee and many die which ever choice they make. I guess that will have to be my next campaign for freedom.
Thanks Ninja.
Sounds vaguely religious.
Humans (well thinking ones at least) have the ability to make a choice and I reckon that most times they get it right. Unfortunately when people start collecting around flag poles or a religious text, the joint IQ seems to drop considerably.
I had some replies on one of my anti war items that beggar belief. Some bloke was suggesting the US should not be putting soldiers on trial who murder overseas. Kinda makes me wonder why some of these folk think the US is in Iraq. Obviously not for the well being of the locals.
Of course one of the posts had the obligatory "Bomb them back to the Stone Age" comments. Normally these childish comments can be ignored but unfortunately their President thinks the same way.
I'm with you ChezzaG. I can understand why the locals are upset. No amount of calling them Insurgents will convince me it's not frustrated locals.
Hey Peter,
As for the IQ dropping when gathered around a religious text is concerned, I think it is a matter of how the text is interpreted that is issue. It seems to me that too many war hungry religious fanatics either take passages out of their chosen text to support their opinion - i.e. the passage has been taken out of context. Or they really do not understand the true meaning of their religion, as I know of no religion that actively promotes war and hatred. The quotes from ICH at the start of the week show us that, see at the end of my comment.
There is definitely a lot of double standards when it comes to the US Goverment. It is just so ironic that the US will claim a country has weapons of mass destruction, not listen to the reports that said contrary and then send in the troops to find the weapons of mass destruction (which are still missing?) and the ironic part is that the US Government will not freely allow weapons inspectors into their own facilities. The US has refused to accept weapons inspectors from countries it regards as hostile to its interests, and has told those who have been allowed in which parts of a site they may and may not inspect. It has also passed special legislation permitting the president to block unannounced inspections, and banning inspectors from removing samples of its chemicals.
It appears that the US is beyond reproach because it has made itself the 'US Marshall' of the entire planet. I just watched "Pale Rider" with Clint Eastwood in it, I wonder if the hired Marshall Stockburn in that movie is equivalent to this world's current 'Marshall', I hope not :-(
As for the US and putting its soldiers on trial for war crimes. That is another issue, given that the Bush Goverernment does not consider itself bound by President Clinton's December 31, 2000 signature on the treaty to create a permanent war crimes tribunal and so it 'unsigned' the US Government's name.
Oh and don't even get me started on Nth Korea and its nuclear capabilities and why they feel they need them in the 1st place. I think I have said enough.
So I am with you Peter - thank's for your comments :-)
The quotes from ICH:
Confucianism
Do not do to others what you would not like yourself. Then there will be no resentment against you, either in the family or in the state. Analects 12:2
Buddhism
Hurt not others in ways that you yourself would find hurtful. Udana-Varga 5,1
Christianity
All things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye so to them; for this is the law and the prophets. Matthew 7:1
Hinduism
This is the sum of duty; do naught onto others what you would not have them do unto you. Mahabharata 5,1517
Islam
No one of you is a believer until he desires for his brother that which he desires for himself. Sunnah
Judaism
What is hateful to you; do not do to your fellowman. This is the entire Law; all the rest is commentary. Talmud, Shabbat 3id
Taoism
Regard your neighbor's gain as your gain, and your neighbor's loss as your own loss. Tai Shang Kan Yin P'ien
Zoroastrianism
That nature alone is good which refrains from doing another whatsoever is not good for itself. Dadisten-I-dinik, 94,5