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Originally Posted by joshgirls
do you really think that? what then do you say to thomas jefferson...
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
do the palestinians have a right to liberty?
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Yes, the Palestinians have the right to liberty and even the pursuit of happiness. However, they do not have the right to self determination. No race does.
I mentioned the Basque earlier as an example, but there are dozens of others. What about the Amish? Currently the Amish have been living in the United States and Canada. What if the Amish suddenly decided they wanted the right to self determination, to be able to rule themselves? Maybe they have that right, but the problem is they don't have the land - they live in the United States and Canada. The United States isn't about to turn over two thirds of the state of Pennsylvania just so the Amish can have their own country. Instead, they live in the US and live under US law (and Canadian law I guess) while still observing their customs, practices, and laws.
The Palestinians have the right to form their own country in the land that they currently occupy. Great for them. But the problem is once they form a country with a real government, they will be subject to international law and the responsibilities that comes with it. Which means the next time a rocket or missile is fired from Palestine, Israel will have the legal right to strike back. And again, we can plainly see that Israel is trying to grab land, the moment the country of Palestine attacks Israel with a rocket or missile, Israel will invade Palestine and bitch smack them - and take as much land as they want in the process.
It's a no win situation.