Some women in Israel : Heros in the face of insanity

[Mari333]

Why is it that it is often older women who do this? Truly, they put the angry young men in their place and I say hurrah for them as they put themselves on the line in this situation. IMO the world would be better off if everyone dared show the compassion and courage these women show.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/women/story/0,3604,1136689,00.html

[GreenPartyVoter]

1. Agreed

[seventhson]

2. Thank you for the great and inspiring article

It just points out or underscores that Zionism and Zionists are not monolithic.

I learned that in Israel, but outside Israel most folks are preetty clueless.

[bleedingheart]

3. what a wonderful article

there is hope in the world....

I do like their spunk...

"The attitude of both the soldiers and the Palestinians to the women varies. "The first time I went to Qalandia a soldier at the checkpoint called me a Palestinian whore," Hannah said. "I said, 'Listen, with my looks and my age do you think I still have a future in this profession?' Then I said, 'Do you talk to your grandmother like that?' The next time I saw him he apologised."

[Muddleoftheroad]

4. Oh yeah, it's harassment

When you stop them and check for bombs. As soon as you let your guard down and try to treat someone as special, you find out they're suicide bombers.

There is no reason for Israel to leave the border open to Palestinians. Until the PA or some other Palestinian group shuts down terror, the border should be closed.

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