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To: GST who wrote (200762)	9/2/2006 10:05:32 AM
From: bentway	Respond to of 281500

If we used the logic of the neocon warmongers, police would immediately kill hostages and the criminals holding them, and be perfectly justified.

To: GST who wrote (200762)	9/2/2006 10:10:48 AM
From: Ichy Smith	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 281500

I don't think anyone is trying to justify any war crimes if there were any committed. I have not heard of any charges in the world court at this point. However, it seems like Hizbollah has said they target only Civilian targets with their missiles, and their lack of success can be laid directly at the feet of Israel preparedness. Why didn't Hizbollah do the same? Why did Hizbollah fire Missiles from locations near peoples homes? And was that act also a war crime. Why isn't the inept Koffin Annan asking some of those questions?

To: GST who wrote (200762)	9/2/2006 11:39:05 AM
From: Hawkmoon	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 281500

A criminal in court would be out of his mind to try to use a similar defense: "My crime of murder should be excused because if you listen to me I will try to convince you that there are worse people out there on the streets than me." For one, there isn't any international court that possesses enforcement authority... Secondly, when Israel retaliates against DELIBERATE WAR CRIMES being perpetrated AGAINST THEM, they are dealing out their OWN punishment to the aggressors. And if I were an Israeli and had to listen to people like you tell me that I have to tolerate Katyusha raids against my civilian population but couldn't retaliate, I'd tell you to kiss my hairy @ss... After all, you did NOTHING TO STOP HIZBULLAH.. And even now, you're focused upon blaming me for retaliating against an act of horrendous aggression while you say literally nothing against the perpetrators that iniated this war.. Why don't you just tell the truth GST? The only reason you are focused upon criticizing Israel is because you think you can make them feel guilty. But the reality is that you understand that criticizing intransgent terrorist groups like Hizbullah would be an act of futility. You expect them to act like sociopaths, so it's a waste of time accusing them of being war criminals. So you figure.. why bother? And ain't that the inherent root of the problem here for people like you.. You want to avoid war and conflict at any cost. You want to APPEASE AGGRESSION, rather than risk human conflict. So instead of condemning the actions of the intransigent aggressors, you attack those who act in self-defense. As for being a "co-conspirator", if you're completely unwilling to bring groups like Hizbullah, Syria, and Iran in front of that same world court, you are an accessory to their crime. Hawk