Hello again from your Iranian-American agnostic brother. I am completely devastated by what is happening in Gaza. Most Americans do not know or care. I don't blame the ones who are simply ignorant, they are easy to talk to. Ears always perk up when I mention the 10 million dollar a day figure to fund what causes terrorism. It's those who side with the Israelis based on evangelical or political motivations that make my blood boil. Muslims abroad should understand that the Palestinians are to them the same as those who commited the atrocity on 9/11. So you can understand the indifference. I have NEVER suppported Hamas, but I hope they fight well against the IDF, it is a hopeless situation, and no one is coming to help because this is exactly what Israel wants. The best to hope for is that this becomes Israel's Iraq/vietnam. There ARE some sane people in Israel, Jewish people who beleive in justice and fairness, but they have no voice just like in the USA. I am sure there are demonstrations in Israel as well, albeit on a much smaller scale. I have to say I have seen better coverage than I expected on CNN. They have repeatedly mentioned the humanitarian crisis, even as so far as making personal remarks about this being "civilians" who are dying and trapped in a blockade. Even Larry King last night shut up his Jewish host whoe was not letting the other guest speak about the plight of the Palestinians. Even Larry King mentioned this was asymetrical. He has surprised me lately. So there is some voice for the common people to hear, thank God.
This is terrible! The people of Gaza have no where to go. The Israelis are truly monsters and my tax dollars support this!!! At least I have the bravery to speak out. LAst week I told someone I thought the reporter who threw his shoes at Bush was a hero. I have been shocked and hurt countless times by ignorant people with their comments, now it's my turn to shock them with mine. This is going to fuel so much anti-Israel and anti-US sentiment, we are bound to see more attacks. This is a very dark time for humanity.