Hamas Admits to Using Human Shields

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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

[shadowyphantom.livejournal.com]

Terrorist groups make an example of one group, in order to try and scare the ever-loving shit and custard out of the other groups. If they feel they have not obtained their goal (and since the cease-fire is not a good indicator that they've scared the shit out of everybody), then they will make an example out of another group, until they've subdued any resistance.

My objection with Hamas is that they fail to respect common decency. Period.

And don't think that I'm a huge apologist for Israel (I still haven't forgiven them for the leaking of US secrets to the Soviets); I just feel that they are the lesser threat of the two.

I don't think that the US should get involved; I think that the UN needs to take care of Hamas as they would any terrorist organization.

Also, your example made its point. Personally, I'd use my kids as a cheap alternative to turkey for Thanksgiving. That'll teach the little bastards.