Israel, right or wrong?

The Government of the United States has, since Israel came into existence, backed them right or wrong. Sometime in the next eight years, I am hoping that our new Administration takes a hard, long look at this policy. And, more than that, takes the necessary action to correct this idiotic stance.

There are reasons to back Israel, when right. We must, when necessary, back them with whatever diplomatic or military power is needed. However, in every case, they are not right. And, this moment seems to me to be one of those times when they are not right.

Their right to peace is no different than anyone else's. They have to be free from constant missile attack by the Palestinians. But, to bomb innocents, for whatever reason, is unacceptable. And, they have indeed bombed innocents.

Today it is reported that they have not only bombed a UN facility. But, also a hospital. In what delusional world, and under what possible circumstances can this action be justified? Of course, it can't. There is no excuse for bombing a UN site known to house civilians. And, there is no way in hell that bombing a hospital can be found to have justification.

When asked about the bombing of the UN site, the Israeli's stated "we were fired on first." That, to me, sounds like the crap one would expect to hear on a childhood playground. Except that this is no playground. People are being killed. And, being killed indiscriminately. That is war crime area. And, the US Government decided inside the UN to fore go condemnation. That is cowardice. And not taking responsibility for what is clearly something that in the least, should be condemned by every country in the UN.

This is the backing, right or wrong, which began this diary. It is my conclusion that the US Government is wrong to back Israel on this matter. They are guilty of complicity in the killing of innocent Palestinians