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You are indeed a brave man Justin. I can never really get into thinking deeply about the Israel-Palestine conflict because it's been going on my whole life, in one way or another. I read the comments you posted from your readers with great interest and I thought many had excellent points, until I'd read a rebutal then change my mind! The obvious utopia would be peaceful co-existence brought about by mutual understanding and good will. I do question whether that could ever realistically happen.

Choosing my words carefully here, but do you think certain religious doctrine could be sidelined in the name of peace? I admit I'm skeptical that centuries of anti-judaism and tribal hatred can be overcome in a generation or two. And of course it's not all one-sided, but one can't help but notice that Palestine is just one of many Arab nations, and I don't think any of them get along with Israel, politically or idealogically. Correct me if I'm wrong and yes, I tend to be a pessimist regarding this war.

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