Palestinians finally looking to Gandhi, MLK

[MG1968]

to help in their struggle to form a national identity

Palestinians Try a Less Violent Path to Resistance - NYTimes.com

RAMALLAH, West Bank — Senior Palestinian leaders — men who once commanded militias — are joining unarmed protest marches against Israeli policies and are being arrested. Goods produced in Israeli settlements have been burned in public demonstrations. The Palestinian prime minister has entered West Bank areas officially off limits to his authority, to plant trees and declare the land part of a future state.

let's hope that non-violent civil disobedience gains traction

 

[KB5252]

They will get much more for their cause by these methods as opposed to the methods used in the past. I hope it continues.

 

[gsvol]

 

[rjd970]

Hmm...while it worked for MLK and Ghandi, it hasn't done much for Tibet. We'll see though.

It definitely makes more sense than blowing yourself up, but hey, what do we know? Afterall, we are infidels living in a civilized society.

 

[TrueOrange]

to help in their struggle to form a national identity

Palestinians Try a Less Violent Path to Resistance - NYTimes.com



let's hope that non-violent civil disobedience gains traction

the problem is the extremist groups would have to stop their attacks and such....and unfortunately the way that works, it's very unlikely to happen

These are senior leaders saying this, which is a good start; but note it's not Hamas saying they're going to become more non-violent or anything

 

[tvolsfan]

Hmm...while it worked for MLK and Ghandi, it hasn't done much for Tibet. We'll see though.

It definitely makes more sense than blowing yourself up, but hey, what do we know? Afterall, we are infidels living in a civilized society.

In Gandhi's case, it may have eventually led to independence, but I'm not so sure it was the best option for India.