Thanks for the long comment. It’s clear you’re engaging in good faith. I am not going to litigate colonialism, national sovereignty, and postcolonial thought with you here however. I apologize if this is disappointing to you, and again, thanks for engaging in good faith.
I’m not thinking of 17th century colonialism or anything like that, I’m just wondering if giving them (by force) a constitution and keeping them under control (by force) while they adapt would work (think, post-WWII West Germany or Japan).
Please note I am not saying that this would really solve the problems between Israel and Palestine or that it is in any way feasible… in fact, I didn’t even want to write down this thought, which is why I stopped at “they don’t deserve” without going further on (which in hindsight was probably not the smartest choice).
Thanks for the long comment. It’s clear you’re engaging in good faith. I am not going to litigate colonialism, national sovereignty, and postcolonial thought with you here however. I apologize if this is disappointing to you, and again, thanks for engaging in good faith.
I’m not thinking of 17th century colonialism or anything like that, I’m just wondering if giving them (by force) a constitution and keeping them under control (by force) while they adapt would work (think, post-WWII West Germany or Japan).
Please note I am not saying that this would really solve the problems between Israel and Palestine or that it is in any way feasible… in fact, I didn’t even want to write down this thought, which is why I stopped at “they don’t deserve” without going further on (which in hindsight was probably not the smartest choice).