Quote Originally Posted by plv
Thats a good point, while only more "primitive" Asian/Middle Eastern/African countries are still doing the religion thing and fighting about it, the more "civilized" North/South America/Europe have freedom of religion and prospering (in comparison). What boat does Israel want to be in?

The biotech company I'm interning at is desperately seeking investment capital to expand into the pharma market, we got an offer from the Israeli government to be fully funded for 5 years if we move there (they are trying to stimulate their economy and what not). My boss did not take it... Israel needs to sort out its conflict if it wants to join the "civilized" world. With the current mentality it is not going to happen anytime soon.
Current mentality? You think Isreal is one of these war desiring countries? I seriously doubting you fully understand the situation.

Isreal is one of the most technically advanced countries in the world and does not have a kill all menality.

Like David said,the surrounding countries are trying to exterminate Isreal off the face of the earth while Isreal is trying to exist as a normal country and at the same time realizing that life is not guaranteed. My family being Jewish has nothing to do with it. I am a civilized person and have never had any issues with palestinians.

My issue is that most of the world and most of the media puts Isreal in the same boat as these terrorist countries that are out to ruin the world.

Isreal has greatly helped the U.S. advance its military and that of other countries.

It isn't Isreal's or its people's fault that they want to live normal lives but can't because of the region around them. Jews don't teach their kids to hate Muslims but the Palestians have for hundreds of years. Again, as someone that has been there, i can say the media has twisted the situation to a point where everyone looks at Isreal like a bully.

The only thing Hamas and all these other organizations want is the death of Isreal and all its people. Until that happens, this will go on.

Are you suggesting that in order for Isreal to become civilized, this should be allowed to happen?

btw....what is your take on Hamas?