Post by Zenrider on Feb 9, 2015 17:30:24 GMT
petergabriel.com/news/pg-contributes-to-2-unite-all/
I do understand Peter wanting to help children everywhere, but I find Peter's comments troubling in some regards. Mostly, as he doesn't seem to acknowledge part of Palestinians problem with children becoming collateral damage comes from the Palestinian military storing their weapons in schools, hospitals, residential neighborhoods, and such. Which is why would I stop short of blaming Israel entirely for the problems in that region, however they are far from blame free. What was really sad about that region, was it seemed they were headed toward a more peaceful solution when Hamas, using the conflicts in other regions, chose to bring violent jihad to the region instead of peaceful resolutions. .
footnote: I'm thinking Peter wasn't feeling that strong about this as it seems to be just another rehash of an old, old song, Across the River. It is for medical aid to children in the region, I suppose that is a noble thought. As it is, I believe ending the violent conflict first would do more for the children there, as well as for the safety of the aid workers. It would take real leadership and pressure on that leadership to make that happen and no one seems up to that task.
Just some thoughts in this lonely forum.
I do understand Peter wanting to help children everywhere, but I find Peter's comments troubling in some regards. Mostly, as he doesn't seem to acknowledge part of Palestinians problem with children becoming collateral damage comes from the Palestinian military storing their weapons in schools, hospitals, residential neighborhoods, and such. Which is why would I stop short of blaming Israel entirely for the problems in that region, however they are far from blame free. What was really sad about that region, was it seemed they were headed toward a more peaceful solution when Hamas, using the conflicts in other regions, chose to bring violent jihad to the region instead of peaceful resolutions. .
footnote: I'm thinking Peter wasn't feeling that strong about this as it seems to be just another rehash of an old, old song, Across the River. It is for medical aid to children in the region, I suppose that is a noble thought. As it is, I believe ending the violent conflict first would do more for the children there, as well as for the safety of the aid workers. It would take real leadership and pressure on that leadership to make that happen and no one seems up to that task.
Just some thoughts in this lonely forum.
Guess that's something I have in common with PG. 
