Comments by "Travis Cutler" (@traviscutler9912) on "DiEM25" channel.

  1. Lamentably, Western culture believes that human rights don't count if the other side is poor, brown and Muslim, especially when there's visible religious garb involved. Also, ALL religious fanatics, of any group, see's anyone who doesn't worship THEIR "G"od as heretics and therefore not just less than human, as even animals deserve empathy BUT as heretics, heretics are clearly EVIL and therefore don't deserve any mercy whatsoever, let alone an understanding that puts the Palestinian's SUFFERING into a historical context. Lastly & most regrettably, for the foreseeable future, every conversation discussing this must first start with a definition of the difference between Zionism (As defined by the Israeli government, with a two-tier set of Human Rights, that are specific to Jews and then everyone else), anti-Semitism & why they are not only different but sadly, has been purposely weaponized and conflated for political purposes. Not the best way to start a conversation, but is unfortunately necessary to have any kind of meaningful conversation with people genuinely interested in solutions for this horrific situation. HOWEVER, MUCH MORE IMPORTANTLY, for people attempting bad faith arguments, getting them to agree to certain immutable facts are absolutely required in order not to let them muddy the waters so much so, that everything is too "complicated" and therefore nothing matters unless the victims are white. There most certainly are specific historical reasons that are important for all parties involved and need to be addressed specifically and within a historical context. Certainly not easy or satisfying BUT REQUIRED FOR ANY LASTING SOLUTION NOT INKED IN MORE BLOOD. Ugh.
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