Citizens Referendum

THE UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY WILL BE MEETING TO DISCUSS THE GOLDSTONE REPORT ON WEDNESDAY. MY HOPE IS THAT AN INFORMAL REFERENDUM ON YOU TUBE WILL HELP SHAPE THE FORMAL DEBATE AT THE UN. MY HOPE IS THAT WORLD LEADERS WILL HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO LISTEN TO THEIR CITIZENS. the UN

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Nonprofits & Activism

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• Israel
• Gaza. Operation Cast Lead
• Goldstone Report

[reicheir]

A peace commission needs to be true and accurate. Your video is neither. It is biased - against the Israelis. 12'000 rockets were fired daily on Israeli civilians since 2004, making it one of the longest terrorism against civilians in history. Israel retaliates afterwards. You whitewash the first story, and you emphasis the second one, with far more pics of Palestinian victims.

[kirstymat]

You're right it isn't an accurate depiction of the conflict. I didn't show the suffering of the Israelis, which has also been extensive. Its hard to condense decades of suffering into a 3 minute youtube clip, which is why we need a Truth and Reconciliation Commission, (a "true and accurate" one)

[bretthews]

where are the thumbs up thumbs down thingys?

[kirstymat]

Okay, so the thumbs up, thumbs down vote was a bad idea! its not working, (sorry)

So maybe just comment, voice your opinion one way or the other, (but try to keep comments measured, so it can remain a constructive discussion).

[kirstymat]

Should there be a truth and reconciliation commission between the Israelis and the Palestinians?

[ukiyoboy]

Needless criticism. I don't think there are advisories posted prior to rockets crashing into populated areas of Israel and Palestine. I don't think there are advisories posted on the wounded and killed that the children there pass in their everyday lives. I think that's a bit more disturbing.

[TheFreeAdviceMan]

Also: I just realized that your video here does not contain an Advisory at the beginning of it! Kirsty; you are old enough to know that there are young folk here who might see this and be disturbed!

[Peacenik]

You make great videos... very powerful and effective. Please don't let the criticism discourage you from continuing your work.

Israel/Palestine is a tough issue when it comes to discussing the future of peace in our world, but rest assured, Peace IS Coming!

We are embarking on a new awakening as we usher in a new age of peace and prosperity for all of humankind.

[TheFreeAdviceMan]

I stand by the following NGO's stances: National Jewish Democratic Council (USA), One Voice Movement for Peace Israel/Palestine (ISRAEL/P.T.), J Street (USA) and Combatants For Peace (ISRAEL/P.T.). I strongly advise everyone to seek their websites and truly examine their stances! TWO-STATES NOW! Then we can look into some alternative version of this kind of S.A. phenomena. Again: the devil is always in the details! This video is not balanced enough, although well-intended.

[LaMaricharms]

Yes!