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Isn't it as simple (and hard) as that?

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Submitted by Brad Cox (United States), Nov 9, 2008 at 20:08

As someone who grew up under segregation, and reflecting on Obama recent victory, this protest is a pretty good summary of the recipe that was followed here. Quit killing each other, learn to share and get along. Of course, we weren't suffering under poisonoous ideals like a "Jewish State" vs an "Islamic State", which boil down in the end as the "right" to persecute the other. We'd probably be about where Israel is today, involved in an unsolvable struggle. If the U.S. doesn't suit as an example, use South Africa.

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Title Commenter Date Thread
And so the point is missed: Cynicism makes for the best misunderstandings [181 words]Jose ReyOct 6, 2009 10:37162684
Eliyahu is a sweet and courageous Jew [134 words]Yaacov LefcoeNov 30, 2008 21:25144189
Kumbaya is an excellent term. [33 words]YnnatchkahNov 9, 2008 21:22142555
Isn't it as simple (and hard) as that? [90 words]Brad CoxNov 9, 2008 20:08142554

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