>>Do you disagree that building settlements in disputed territory which is almost entirely populated by Arabs is a provocative act? The settlers are going out of their way to be pugnacious.
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>>Mike, the original statement, by Tracy, which you agreed with, stated unconditionally that settlement were illegal. I am challenging that fact.
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>>Whether settlements are practical is a matter of debate - I am asking Tracy (and you, since you played, "ditto"), on what specific points of law are West Bank settlements "illegal".
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>I'm choosing not to continue this conversation (which has turned into a debate). Just not enough time to do so, and I also think that it would be unproductive. I strongly disagree with your views, but I'll end it there.

That is a wise decision. I say that with no flippancy at all. Even friends can profoundly disagree, and it's a wise person who says no thanks.

Maybe we should all take The Pledge -- no more bickering about politics. We'll all be dead soon enough and no one will care or remember where we stood on the issues of the day.