I just started following you Daniel and here's why

Submitted by Zana (Canada), Jun 9, 2011 at 18:04

Recently, my outward support of Israel has turned even my own friends against me. Yes, they weren't friends to begin with, of course, and they know I am a Jew. My reasons for supporting Israel have less to do with religion and more to do with the Jewish people needing a homeland, a place of security and peace. I am called horrible names too. I am called a bigot, racist and alluded to being an imperialist rapist. When I get that kind of response it strengthens my resolve. It lets me know that those against me aren't interested in any dialogue or learning. They just want to smear me for my love of my own people. They say to me 'Free Palestine' as if I personally have enslaved them. These people are not interested in studying the history. They are just simple and slanderous. They should not be entertained. Called out, but not entertained. ~ Zana

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