Old man in wheelchair killed

[Donut]

What do you think?

[ 03-22-2004, 07:16 AM: Message edited by: Donut ]

[skywalker]

I voted that it will increase the cycle. Violence will always beget more violence - it is an endless circle.

Unless something meaningful happens it will never end. I think that stopping the building of settlements and starting to remove some of the more remote ones would be a good start. A good faith gesture would put the onus on the Palestinian side. I did just hear Sharon was trying to do just that and recieved resistance from Israelis and doubt from Palestinians so I don't think it would ever happen.

I hate to say it, but it seems that both sides appear to be heading to a solution that is unacceptable: total genocide of one side and a crippling of the other. I believe if that would happen, the Palestinians are on the losing side. They just cannot compete with Israel, weaponwise. Could this spark a 3rd World War?

Mark

[Skunk]

The attack, in which 8 other civilians died and fifteen more were injured, was about as helpful as a suicide bomber - and just as illegal and outrageous.

This killing wasn't carried out to prevent terrorism. Murdering a popular, partially sighted, hard of hearing and quadriplegic old man just as he came out of a mosque, is BOUND to increase acts of terrorism rather than prevent it.

This murder was done in the name of boosting Sharon's flagging political support in the wake of his plans for the withdrawl from the Gaza strip.

[ 03-22-2004, 10:27 AM: Message edited by: Skunk ]

[pritchke]

Isreal is kinda like Britanny Spears- "Opps I did it again"

http://cnews.canoe.ca/CNEWS/World/20...391075-ap.html

While I have no problem with this terrorist piece of trash being dead I do have a problem with the way Isreal killed him. I think it was a horrible move for Isreal to publicly kill him thus causing thousands of more terrorist and making him a martyr. Hasn't anyone heard of paying one of his associates off to put rat poision in his soup or something. Talk about airing out your dirty laundry for every one to see. I think like Skunk suggested it was a political move only and the president wanted everyone to know. Is this type of action any different than terrorism? I would say no and that this was also an act of terrorism. It certainly does nothing to build on a peace process. As Egyption president said, "What peace process?". When will it all end? This move just sends everyone in the region to hell in a hand basket.

Another thing while this guy in a wheelchair probaly had some dangerous ideas I think he is more dangerous now that he is dead.

[ 03-22-2004, 01:52 PM: Message edited by: pritchke ]

[Stratos]

I belive it will increase the violence, yes. This act wasn't exactly the wisest of decision on Israels part, despite Yassin's outrageous ideas.

Regardless of that, Yassin wouldn't be a suitable leader for the Palestinians and would have to go if there would ever be a chance for peace.

[ 03-22-2004, 02:42 PM: Message edited by: Stratos ]

[Timber Loftis]

From the article:

Palestinian Prime Minister Ahmed Qurei called the attack on Sheikh Yassin a "dangerous, cowardly act".

From a yellow-bellied terrorist? [img]graemlins/biglaugh.gif[/img] Terrorism is by definition the most cowardly underhanded form of fighting on the planet.

Anyway, I'm fine with this guy meeting some divine retribution. However, I think the timing was chosen to fuel the fires. Israel always gets scared and takes some egregious action once peace talks start. I truly think Israel does not want peace -- at least Sharon doesn't.

So, yes, it will beget more violence. Palestinians can continue to be martyrs and jews can continue to be attacked based on their religion. Everybody is set in their roles in one of the wierdest symbiotic relationships the world has ever seen. *sigh*

[johnny]

From what i understand, this man ordered numerous of attacks on Israeli civilians, so good riddance. Besides, he's Hamas, he deserves no better faith.

[Lord of Alcohol]

And there I thought you were talking about Leon Klinghoffer (pushed dead off a cruise ship (Achille Lauro?)in the Med. Aside from that I (yes heart attack time) agree with Skywalker for the most part. Except for the Third World War thing. More like More War in the Third World.

[Gab]

While I've always seen Yassin as a no good terrorist leader, but his death will most definately cause more violence. Though sadly, I don't think the violence between the Israelis and Palestinians will end.

[ 03-22-2004, 07:32 PM: Message edited by: Gab ]

[Sir Taliesin]

Neither do I Gab. It doesn't matter who kills who either. There will be no peace between the two for a very long time.

[ 03-22-2004, 07:42 PM: Message edited by: Sir Taliesin ]