Hamas Admits to Using Human Shields

[shadowyphantom.livejournal.com]

Alright, just found out about this video from a friend of mine [edit], and I wanted your reactions to it.

Watch on YouTube

[EDIT]

Since mijopo complained of a lack of commentary, I will indulge him/her/it.

I find Hamas nothing more than a brutal terrorist group; I don't find the fact they've been using human shields particularly shocking (one would have to expect that from terrorists). Rather, their blatant pride at admitting the fact is a bit more shocking, if they want good press that is. I also find it shocking that they are still obtaining better press than Israel.

I think they should be dealt with as any terrorist group would be dealt with; they should be found out and exterminated. They pose a serious threat to not only Israel, but other nations and people as well. The fact that they are using human shields should not endear people to them; rather, it should shock and repulse people. They stated that they are willing to sacrifice their own in order to wipe out Israel; that makes me rather frightened for anyone in their sights.

Voltaire warned against fanaticism, and this is fanaticisnm at its finest; they are so extreme that they would willingly have their civilians slaughtered.

I do hope that was up to your exacting standards, mijopo.

[EDIT]

Apologies to all for excessive commenting on my part; I have the genes my father gave me, and that includes a big @#$%ing mouth.

I especially apologize to uberarcanist for being a nit-picky slack-jawed junkslut.

Comments

[tcpip.livejournal.com]

Hamas can say that until they're blue in the face (by the way, I don't recall them doing so), but I wouldn't believe them.

Well, if that's the case no amount of argument from afar will convince you otherwise. Became an international aid worker and go there yourself. Then you can make a fair decision.

[shadowyphantom.livejournal.com]

After you, sir. I'll want you as a human shield.

[tcpip.livejournal.com]

Unfortunately I think I would be excluded from entry, like Richard Falk was (http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1047203.html).

[shadowyphantom.livejournal.com]

Oh, I'm sure you and he can find a way back in.