• ALQ@lemmy.world
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    2 months ago

    I have no issues with my politicians protecting people from being bombed. I’d love it if we’d also protect Ukraine with such vigor.

    What I do have a problem with is when they provide the weaponry needed to commit genocidal actions and effectively encourage said usage by refusing to apply any sort of oversight.

    Protecting Israel, or any other country from violence should be considered a good thing. Causing violence to Gaza, Lebanon, Iran, wherever, should not.

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      2 months ago

      A balanced take? On the internet? Get outta here!

      But for real I’m on the same page as you on this one.

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          2 months ago

          Like, imagine a magical satellite system that automatically shoots down all missiles from all nations. Using weapons to destroy weapons is a wonderful thing for peace. Unfortunately any such system would be selectively activated by whoever controlled it.

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            2 months ago

            Yeah, agreed. I don’t have a viable solution (I wish I controlled my various government representatives, but alas!), but even perfect solutions would be ruined by people. People are why we can’t have nice things. :(

            (Really hoping this doesn’t post multiple times. Seems I’m having some internet issues.)