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[–] MummifiedClient5000@feddit.dk 26 points 11 months ago (1 children)

And you get a genocide and you get a.... No, just Israel actually.

[–] Reverendender@sh.itjust.works 17 points 11 months ago (2 children)

I’ve been trying to convince my parents that this is absofuckinglutely genocide. It has not gone well. They are convinced that Israel is simply defending themselves, and all the civilian casualties are just how war is.

[–] Shdwdrgn@mander.xyz 7 points 11 months ago (2 children)

You could make the comparison with Russia's actions towards Ukraine. Is it "just war" when Russia intentionally bombs children's schools and hospitals? Most countries are civilized enough to only target military targets during a war. It's also worth pointing out that modern missiles do not "accidentally" hit the wrong target, that's about as likely as shooting a gun and "accidentally" hitting your friend standing behind you.

[–] corrupts_absolutely@sh.itjust.works 3 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

Most countries are civilized enough to only target military targets during a war.

all the humane wars out there

[–] Shdwdrgn@mander.xyz 1 points 11 months ago

Yeah I know... There's no escaping it, people are dumb.

[–] queermunist@lemmy.ml 3 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

Some estimates say over one million Iraqis were killed during the American invasion and occupation.

[–] Shdwdrgn@mander.xyz 7 points 11 months ago

Americans aren't civilized, just entitled. (Yes, I'm an American)