Israel's own demise???

Who will save Israel from itself?

Blindly backing Isreal...

When discussing the current situation between Hamas and Israel in Gaza, it is easy for many to assume that Israel is doing the right thing, or perhaps, the rational thing, in "protecting herself" against rocket attacks from Hamas by attacking and invading Gaza. I mean, we have always been an staunch ally of Israel...and how would we know any different? After weeks now of fighting, foreign journalists are still being denied entry to Gaza, and the situation inside has hardly been exposed. The public knows only what Israeli and Hamas representatives tell us...there is no actual coverage of Gaza and it's dying citizens or the dire humanitarian situation that exists there. The people of Gaza have been repeatedly denied basic necessities for years. Israel has continued to neglect these people and it leads me to think that perhaps there is a reason why Hamas continues missile fire without regard for the hundreds of Palestinians who are being pounded and obliterated by Israel in Gaza. In my eyes, violence is never the best option for getting a job done, but when people are starving and in need of medical help and supplies, there is not much they won't do to get results.
I have to admit, I am not an expert on this issue, for it has always been one that has been difficult for me to wrap my head around. This is why I want to open this discussion. That being said, I cannot support the United States blindly backing Israel regardless of their actions, when over 700 Palestians (hundreds of which were civilians) have been killed in these greusome attacks, and no attempt has been made to offer Palestinians full humanitarian aid in order to stop missile fire. I do not want to be misunderstood- I do NOT agree with the acts of terrorism Hamas has taken against Israel. I just feel strongly that the situation could have been handled much differently and diplomatically, as the citizens of Gaza are not firing missiles from their homes, their schools and their places of worship- all of which have been destroyed by Israel's attacks. This week, former President Jimmy Carter wrote an op-ed in the Washington Post describing the situation in Gaza as he sees it. It's worth taking a look at. We talk a lot about peace in the Middle East, but peace without proper treatment of all people just isn't possible.

New Year, New Leaf

Happy New Year bloggers! Welcome back to VoterMission. We apologize for the lack of posts over the last couple of months...the holidays have a way of taking us away from reality. Unfortunately, reality is hitting us hard in this new year, and we have little time to waste in taking to the issues that are plaguing our country, our neighbors and our planet. VoterMission is about creating an open dialogue, and encouraging individuals to pay attention and take action. We have made great strides in electing our new president, and I am cautiously optimistic about the work he will do. But, nonetheless, it is up to us to let our leaders know what we want to see get done, and how we want our country's priorities shifted so that work is being done for the people. As far as I'm concerned, preemptive war and violence, corporate control of our policies, and oil guzzling habits are the old way of business (they haven't worked so well over the past 8 years), and we must reign in the new year with diplomacy, fairness and alternative energy. I truly beleive this is our time to shine...to become the America, once again, that the rest of the world can look up to. But it is up to us...we have to work...we have to push. VoterMission is an outlet...let your voice be heard. We welcome your thoughts, opinions and stories. If you think it matters...post it...link it. We're back to business, people.
Wishing you the best in 2009 and beyond!