As a retired member of the US Air Force, I was a participant in bombing, via combat aircraft, Cambodian, Granadian, Panaminiam, and Iraqi targets that did result in civilian deaths. I feel no shame. I am sorry it had to come to that, but we were after military targets, and yes, innocent civilians were killed. I'm sorry, but I see a distinction between legitimate warfare, even though cruel, and the PURPOSEFUL bombing of innocents, where NO MILITARY target exists.
This is the hinge of my support for Israel and condemnation of the PA. After much careful thought and analysis, I am in the Israeli camp on this one. As far as Justin's site, and Mike Rivero for that matter, I simply must disagree. I have heard all they have to offer and simply will not sucumb to half-truths, lies, and innuendos. Sorry.
This morning in Church, our priest's homily was about the resurrection and the early days of persecution of the Church. He alluded to the Sahadrin member who said, "If Jesus is from man, then this will pass; but if He is from God, than it (the Church) will endure forever." He linked this to the fact that Rome, the power of that day, is no more. They prosecuted the church and the Jews, but both the Church and the Jews endure to this day. He ascribes this to the Hand of God. I agree.
38 And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men (Peter and the Apostles), and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought:
39 But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God.