• count_dongulus@lemmy.world
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    In a republic, representatives in power are elected by the general populace. Their decisions represent the will of the citizenry.

    Hamas was freely elected by the people of Gaza in 2006. Their actions did and continue to represent the will of the citizenry. If they didn’t, they would not still be in positions of elected authority.

    So, in a war of aggression by a democratic state, voting age adults are just as responsible for the actions of their country as the combatants they indirectly sent to harm others.

    Gazan adults are either fighting Hamas, or they support Hamas. And I haven’t read ANYTHING about Gazans against Hamas taking up arms to free their country from that elected group.

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      1 year ago

      That means that you are personally liable for the 1 Million dead civilians from our unconstitutional war in the middle east.

      Using this logic you are fair game for a terrorist attack, and would deserve it.

      50% of the population was not born yet during the most recent election where Hamas gained power (16 years ago)

      Stop parroting this bullshit and think for yourself

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        I AM responsible. This is how democracy works. You are responsible for your own governance. Why don’t you think for yourself? You can’t vote for your government to kill others, and take zero responsibility.

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          So edgy. Hand yourself over to Al-Qaeda or ISIS since you are responsible. I will buy your plane ticket for you.

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            Nope, just because I’m part of a wide, very diluted group collectively responsible doesn’t mean I think I am wrong. I am happy for voting representatives into power who used military force against Al-Qaida and ISIS. Fuck them.

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              No you are going to the Middle East, send me a DM so we can get the plane ticket purchased

              Put your money where your mouth is coward

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          But America isn’t a democracy, it’s a republic.

          And even then, people don’t vote on military decisions.

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      Due to the Israeli blockade of goods and travel, these people were happy if they can survive the day to day. let alone fight a regime that even the 4th strongest army in the world is failing to control. But sure, it’s their own fault.

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      50% of the population of Gaza is 15 or lower. The majority of the people there never voted for Hamas.

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      Hey, you cannot say that here! It doesn’t fit the general narrative. What are you thinking? /s