>>>>>One of the problems I have with these kinds of debates is that people will criticize what one country/group is doing, without offering an alternative. What do you propose the Israelis should do?
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>>>>Simple. Have a proportional response, instead of taking out an entire country.
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>>>Perhaps we should arm Hezbollah with F16s and 2000 lb bombs and see how they "proportionally" respond?
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>>Your implied argument is that Hezobollah would do the same or worse to them, so it is okay for Israel to do it? Sounds like a pre-emptive version of "two wrongs make a right"
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>What I'm saying is if you think this is a disproportionate response you need to ask yourself what Hezbollah would do with Israel's weapons. They've already shown zero regard for civilians by firing unguided weapons into cities. With guided weapons I believe they would finish their goal of wiping Israel off the map. "From the river to the sea!"

Hi Jake. You haven't furthered your argument. It is still "two wrongs make a right". Which is an invalid form of argument.