Originally Posted by Jellah

Pegwinn how do you view the use of cluster bombs and white phosphorus on densely populated areas? I don't like it. I know that the US has done it as well. Didn't like it then and I was in uniform. The only advantage is that it saves lives on one side of the equation. If the terrorists came out of hiding and fought like men...... who knows?
How do you feel about the Israeli govt using civilians to expand the borders of Israel (and act of war itself that places civilians on the battles front lines). Not sure about an act of war. Is the territory recognised as Israeli? If so, then how can it be an act of war?

How do you feel about all the US military in the US hiding amongst the civilian population and even having civilians living right on military bases? Nice try, but you are not even close.
How do you feel about US elected political parties hiding among civilians...the same way Israeli politicians do...the same way Palestinian elected polictians do? So long as they are not lobbing rockets I'd say there is a fundamental difference between hiding/living.

Originally Posted by Jellah

Do you have any comments about the IDF using civilians as human sheilds (including children...an 11 year old girl was one of them). Here is footage of them engaging in this and an Israeli human rights group discussing it.

YouTube - Israeli using Palestinian Kids as Human Shields