a thought today which I hesitate to share on Facebook, etc... because it can't be acceptable to all as I would like it to be... It is me thinking in what I view as A Middle Way... respecting various points of views and condemning some, too. NO to anti-semitism... YES to differing views about world politics. NO to double standards. YES to compassion for those deemed enemies...especially when mutual!
Clearly anti-semitism is wrong, bad, misguided, etc. etc... When it comes to policies amongst nations it is also wrong, bad, misguided, etc. etc.. to hold Israel to ways and means and standards no other nation is held to. AND in fact I would say that when Israel fights wars it does so in ways more humanely than seen elsewhere in this or last century. Humanely ... with warnings and attempts to get beyond the barriers of human shields... while missing the marks often... BUT -- wanting peace ... for all! YES - Israel and Jews and lots of others want PEACE.... And as with individuals .. sometimes Surrender is necessary.
Israel and Jews have a lot to teach others ... by example and by words, too. Discipline is necessary. A vision that respects the other is necessary. UNFORTUNATELY -- mutual respect has been severely harmed by the Oct. 7, 2023 masssacre and the taking and holding of hostages.. for more than two years. When will mending be possible... as mending relationships and building trust have to happen so will happen.
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and garden planning continues... getting VERY CLOSE... yea!!!!
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