with the Lebonese people am I now a terorist?
2006-07-22 21:39:29 · 12 answers · asked by mad john 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
empathise or empathize, it can be spelt either way
2006-07-22 21:48:49 · update #1
for A G you're right I'm not there, if I were I wouldn't need to ask this question, I would already know.
but because I am not there I can empathise, look the word up.
2006-07-22 23:14:25 · update #2
Empathize? Has your country been devastated by a foreign force? I don't get how you are able to empathize.
2006-07-22 21:45:39 · answer #1 · answered by brian_hahn_32 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Certainly not. You will not be a terrorist untill you plan, or execute, a terrorist act. You can have any opinion you like. Once you take action, you have crossed the line.
Besides, you said "the Lebonese people". They are (mostly) just citizens stuck in the middle of a bad situation.
You could even empathize with Hezbollah, so long as you take no overt action to assist their terroristic actions. Empathy and sympathy are good things, they help us understand each other.
2006-07-23 03:30:03 · answer #2 · answered by tyrsson58 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No I think most people do. I am sure the majority were living happy in the position with Israel. It was Hezbollah who caused the problem. Syria wants a hold on Palestine with its mates Iran backing them they set it in motion. Lets be honest as always the civilians are suffering so stick up for them as much as you like I agree with you.
2006-07-23 03:27:25 · answer #3 · answered by deadly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
understanding and empathizing are things the western world doesnt like to do to the arab world.
The whole of the arab/israeli/iraq/US thing annoys me because it is all built on preconceived hatred and uncaring leaders.
Beirut was a lovely place until last week.
2006-07-22 21:44:58 · answer #4 · answered by The Drunken Fool 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Unless you empathize with the half that are terrorists.
2006-07-22 21:44:19 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would'nt go so far as to say that, just stand up against this wall sir, and let me put this blind fold on, take no notice of those men with guns over there, and ignore the banging you are about to hear
2006-07-22 21:48:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not until you start acting like Hezbollah.
2006-07-22 21:42:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope not. It must be awful living in such a war torn region.
2006-07-22 21:44:39 · answer #8 · answered by 'Dr Greene' 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you allow the US to define you then ur a terrorist. Anywhere else and you see sense.
2006-07-22 23:17:50 · answer #9 · answered by Allasse 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How can you your not there. I hope you never have to go through what they are going through.
2006-07-22 22:43:30 · answer #10 · answered by A G 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋