In a message dated 12/31/01 12:12:06 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:



I think the grey area comes in through the definition of "non-military
targets". Since some people here believe that most Palestinians
support terrorism, it becomes a simple matter to justify killing any
Palestinian, since the argument would go that supporting terrorism makes
them an accomplice to terrorism and thus a military target.


I would argue that your logic is seriously flawed. The fact that Palestianians support terrorism has not been used as a justification for the killing of any Palestinian. Certainly not on this list and more importantly it has not been used by the government of Israel. As far as I can tell none of those on this list who have supported in any fraction the Israeli response have said that the fact of Palestinian support for terrorist acts (e.g. suicide bombings aimed at children and young adults) gives Israeli's license to kill Palestinians as they please. In fact, one of the points of this whole discussion is that the state of Israel does not make this claim and does not act in this manner. Suicide bombings result in military actions against those who are believed to be responsible for the terrorist acts. The Israeli's do not simply go out and kill Palestinians indiscrim! ! inantly. 





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