US joins press for truce as Gaza onslaught goes on

Ugh. Everybody wants to be a peacemaker.

Don't get me wrong, I'm all for saving the innocent. But the situation in Gaza was caused by the people in Gaza. They elected Hamas into power. Once Hamas got most of the power, it took the rest by force. Maybe the people got a little more than what they bargained for? Maybe. Maybe not.

It doesn't matter, because what does matter is that Hamas launches attacks against Israel, and that gives Israel every right to attack. I think that's what the Palestinian people want. They seem to have a history of inviting attacks against them. They get their own stip of land, and instead of putting it to good use, they use it to shoot rockets at Israel. This is what happens when most of a group is stupid, or allows stupidity to lead them.

When you hear the word "Palestinian," what do you think of? Do you think of a wise person? Do you think of someone in control of himself? Do you think of someone who is successful? Me neither. Sad. My first thought is of a bunch of poor and dirty kids who have nothing better to do than throwing rocks at Israeli soldiers.

Anyway, Israel has every right to try and protect its people. It would be better if Hamas didn't hide behind the innocent, but you have to deal with the hand you're dealt with. If Israel is able to crush Hamas, then in the long run more lives are being saved.