Those people criticizing Israel’s actions are ignoring that Israel is trying to protect itself in the same manner as the United States. Israel’s alleged assassination of a terrorist leader in Dubai compares with the USA’s assassination in Pakistan of Al-Qaeda’s number three man. Israel’s blockade compares with the USA’s wall around Mexico or embargo of Cuba. Israel’s killing of Turks compares with the USA’s recent killing of Mexican citizens along the border. Both countries are trying to defend themselves or protect their interests but only Israel is receiving condemnation and sanctions. Why is that?

- Russell Weisfield