As the protests continue to spread and intensify, Americans are taking sides. Which side do you support: The Anti-Israel protesters or the Pro-Israel protesters? Many of those who have taken sides seem definitely sure that they are on the right side of history - but how sure are you about your conviction in this heated controversy?
I have strong convictions on the most controversial issues: gun rights, abortion, gay rights, political hypocrisy, and is the center of the Earth solid or chewy are a few of the topics I have definite opinions about. But I must be honest and tell you that when it comes to the fiery debate going on over the Israel-Hamas conflict, I admit to being somewhat ambivalent.
I agree that America is, and should remain, a strong ally of Israel. I know that Hamas, with the help of other nations who hate the United States, started the conflict in October of last year. Hell, it may be technically a "conflict" but let's call it what it is - it's a "WAR." I agree Israel has the right to defend itself.
I also agree that the Palestinian people deserve a place to call their homeland, but I don't know what the answer is to that dilemma. And I recognize that Israel appears to be using their superior military to strike civilian areas. An NBC report indicates Israel hit a civilian area in Gaza it deemed as safe. And I also acknowledge that Hamas has rejected a ceasefire agreement with Israel.
At a time when everyone wants to know exactly what your position is on any given issue, there is also a demand that everyone have a strong opinion about every issue. There is nothing wrong with admitting that there are two sides to some issues that make definitive opinions challenging.
A listener named Charlie called into our show today on WWL-AM-FM-WWL.com and the Audacy app to express his definite views of the protests having attended the protest on the Tulane University campus. Charlie's views were articulate, but different from the conventional Pro-Israel stance.
