If the terrorist group, Hamas, has been terrorising Israel, it deserves more than a reprimand.  If Palestine is harbouring the terrorist group, it deserves to be taught a lesson for jeopardising the sovereignty of Israel.  

What of the accusations of genocide?  Have not the lessons from the Holocaust taught us to respect all people groups irrespective of ethnicity and religion?  Has one no right to strike back when one's safety and existence are threatened?     

It takes two hands to clap.  Our Prime Minister may deem Israel's assault on the Gaaza strip as "extremely disturbing behaviour", in view of the continual reminders for individuals to play our part to keep terrorism at bay, one should openly criticise rogue countries for continually harbouring terrorist groups.  There is so much one can negotiate and tolerate.  Beyond the thin line of dispair, the consequences, are unfortunately, ugly at times.

I protest on the grounds that Israel's sovereignty is not respected by some.  I sympathise with the loss of lives.  I despise people who protest behind the cloak of selfish agendas without acknowledging the true dignity of human existence infringed.