[scocha]

Don't you think that the United States would be obligated to side with Israel in this matter even if there were no possibility that such attacks could occur on American soil? If the discussion were to hinge on national self-interest, the tactical questions could easily obscure the moral dimension. That would be unfortunate. My condolences.

[SJackson]

Don't you think that the United States would be obligated to side with Israel in this matter even if there were no possibility that such attacks could occur on American soil?

Yes, it would be the right thing to do. Not everyone would agree.