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I'm extremely disappointed in both Israel and the U.S. for allowing this type of situation to fester and threaten what both sides have worked so hard and long for, at a high cost of lives and U.S. taxpayer dollars at a time when the working class in the U.S. is under so much distress. That idea has me leaning toward the Palestinians on this flotilla issue - for the first time in my life! I was a child but vividly remember when the 1972 Olympics were disrupted by PLO terrorists and I've been pro Israel ever since but this nonsense has to stop IMO - for Israel's benefit as well those Palestinians who are innocent by and large. If Israel doesn't try to bring an end to the suffering of innocent Palestinian people, many of whom are children, the goal of a secure homeland and world recognition seems moot in the bigger picture of life. A marginalized Israel, in the opinions of the American people, will be the result if this perception continues to build - worsened by the almost non-existent coverage of Rachel Corrie's death in 2003. A marginalized Israel, in terms of world opinion, would be very negative in the fight of terrorism for the West, Europe and Russia. Iran's nuclear pursuits are of utmost importance in this ongoing issue which will be undermined if people in other countries begin believing they are supporting State sponsored action that amounts to illegal activities which include the blockade of Gaza (which may be necessary for the safety of Israel) and murder.

The Israelis first boarded with paintball guns loaded with pepper balls, essentially pepper spray, and handguns as a last resort, they only resorted to those after several Commandos had been seriously injured and their handguns taken and shot at Israelis. A second chopper dropped off more Commandos to relieve the ones who were under attack, this time armed with rifles. Watch the video, the "peace activists" are swinging flails before they are even on the boat. Tear gas is banned in armed conflict by the UN, so they could not use that, and flair guns can seriously burn someone, pepperballs were a better choice. The Israelis had every right under the law of the sea to inspect a vessel in a blockade zone, or that has the intentions of breaching the blockade.