Yes, I know, we are not allowed to talk about the issue that is the true epicenter of the "war on terror". As you may know, Palestine has been cut off from the proper amount of food, water and electricity because some unspecified amount of rockets have landed and killed and injured Israeli citizens, so therefore the entire population of Gaza must be collectively punished. Very progressive.
Here's Obama
"All of us are concerned about the impact of closed border crossings on Palestinian families. However, we have to understand why Israel is forced to do this... Israel has the right to respond while seeking to minimize any impact on civilians."
The funny thing is, no country has the right to collective punishment, it is banned by international laws.
I wonder what other countries Obama deems as "more equal" than the others.
I should let the letter speak for itself:
I understand that today the UN Security Council met regarding the situation in Gaza, and that a resolution or statement could be forthcoming from the Council in short order.
I urge you to ensure that the Security Council issue no statement and pass no resolution on this matter that does not fully condenm the rocket assault Hamas has been conducting on civilians in southern Israel...
All of us are concerned about the impact of closed border crossings on Palestinian families. However, we have to understand why Israel is forced to do this... Israel has the right to respond while seeking to minimize any impact on civilians.
The Security Council should clearly and unequivocally condemn the rocket attacks... If it cannot bring itself to make these common sense points, I urge you to ensure that it does not speak at all.
Sincerely,
Barack Obama
United States Senator
Very progressive. Unless it makes the resistance to the occupation "fair and balanced" to the actual occupation itself, then silence should be the only other responsible and serious outcome.
(p.s. There's no reason to attack the messenger delivering Obama's letter to your computer, btw. I'll vote for Obama if he beats out Edwards, and I'll vote for Hillary if she wins it.)