Date:   2/1/2011 10:43:54 AM ( 14 y ago)
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Two readers of this Reuters article made some very good points IMHO... No I don´t mind copying and pasting - especially if someone else says it "better" than me!
James_Pixie wrote:


When you state “dump a staunch strategic ally of three decades, simply to conform to the current ideology of political correctness.” make sure this is not read as Reuters opinion. Being a dictator is not politically correct either. Israel enjoys democracy, and it is shocking that they don’t support the Eqyptian’s desire for democracy. It indicates contempt for the people of Eqypt. At the basis of UK and USA democracy is a principle supported by the electorate. It is uncomfortable for UK citizens when the principle of freedom is not matched in our foreign policy. The Eqyptian people need our support, including Israel’s support.

Jan 31, 2011 12:50pm EST

HumanR1ghts wrote:

America stands for democracy. If it supported a dictator against the citizens will, it would lose its fundamental value. Democracy and Human Rights go hand in hand. The people of Egypt have clearly expressed they want to be democratic. If anyone should understand the value of human rights, it should be Israel. I would think that Israel would be happy to have a democratic neighbor instead of a neighbor whose population feels suppressed of its human rights. This should not be looked at as a threat to Israel, it should be looked upon as an opportunity for better relationships with Egypt. I commend President Obama in standing up & supporting Egypt’s people in Human Rights & Democracy.

 

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