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I am dismayed to read the endless ding-dong arguing, attacking and
defensiveness in this argument, but am heartened that there may emerge
some useful dialogue. Posturing before real dialogue is not uncommon -
perhaps necessary.
We see time and again that taking any attacking line with Israel
produces vehement and sometimes vitriolic response, so what strategy will
be effective? I expect more from out of the strong Jewish philanthropic
tradition.
It seems very evident to me that there is, and has been for too long,
very serious damage done to the MENTAL HEALTH of both communities and it
continues. This damage is far more serious in the long run, and urgently
needs turning around.
We must really look at (and not ignore) the degrees of serious suffering
of human beings who are being traunatised and are not having their basic
human needs met.
The medical profession above all should be concerned with that, and
be bringing healing.
Boycott of the Israeli Medical Association
I am dismayed to read the endless ding-dong arguing, attacking and
defensiveness in this argument, but am heartened that there may emerge
some useful dialogue. Posturing before real dialogue is not uncommon -
perhaps necessary.
We see time and again that taking any attacking line with Israel
produces vehement and sometimes vitriolic response, so what strategy will
be effective? I expect more from out of the strong Jewish philanthropic
tradition.
It seems very evident to me that there is, and has been for too long,
very serious damage done to the MENTAL HEALTH of both communities and it
continues. This damage is far more serious in the long run, and urgently
needs turning around.
We must really look at (and not ignore) the degrees of serious suffering
of human beings who are being traunatised and are not having their basic
human needs met.
The medical profession above all should be concerned with that, and
be bringing healing.
Competing interests:
None declared
Competing interests: No competing interests