In noting the continued rocket attacks on northern Israel, Scott Lemieux at LGM hits the nail on the head:
Again, before we even start thinking about abstract questions of justice and morality it needs to be acknowledged that the policy isn’t working.
(Emphasis his).
This the point from which I was working earlier today as I took to the next step and asked, basically: how can the killing of civilians be justified when the policy isn’t even working?
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July 31st, 2024 at 1:07 pm
I vehemently agree. (Click here for my discussion of why.)
August 1st, 2024 at 1:52 pm
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