http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/me2006/ THE ISRAELI WAR ON LEBANON IS NOT MEASURED. The deliberate targeting by the Israeli army of civilian dwellings, cars, and food convoys, the destruction of roads and civilian infrastructure, and the consequent death of hundreds of civilians is neither justified self-defence, nor does it constitute a moderate response, Mr. Harper. “This is unequivocally a war of choice”, states Israeli columnist Gideon Levy, a choice to destroy any political force that resists its occupation of Arab lands. The idea that this is self-defence or a response to aggression is either naïve or cynical distortion. IT IS NOT FAIR. On July 18th you claimed that violence is not the solution. Why doesn’t this apply to Israeli violence? Are you comparing the capture of two soldiers with the destruction of a whole country? After all, Israel has also captured several Lebanese, not to mention the 9000 Palestinians in Israeli jails, including members of the Palestinian parliament. Would this be a reason to destroy Israel? Do you realize the depth of your bias, Mr. Harper? IT IS NOT SELF-DEFENCE. The crisis did not begin with the capture of two Israeli soldiers. It is part of the larger Middle East conflict. It started with the expulsion of two-thirds of the Palestinian population in 1948, and it was exacerbated in the 1967 war when Israel occupied the West Bank and Gaza. “An underlying reason that years of U.S. diplomacy have failed and violence in the Middle East persists is that some Israeli leaders continue to create facts by building settlements in occupied territory”, stated former President Jimmy Carter (Washington Post, November 26, 2000). The violence that we witness today is a result of Israel’s desire to enforce its occupation. It is not self-defence. SUPPORTING IT IS NOT CANADIAN. We, Canadians from diverse backgrounds, including Jews and Israeli Canadians, Arab Canadians (Muslims, Christians and Jews), English and French Canadians, and immigrants are outraged at your blind support for a policy of aggression that has resulted in the death of hundreds of civilians and massive destruction. Your government’s position is not fostering peace in the region nor Canada's reputation as an honest broker. WE DEMAND that the Government of Canada stop supporting Israeli violence, whose destructive power is far more lethal than the combined violence used by militant non-state groups. We demand that Canada adopt an objective position, based on international law as well as Canada's historical reputation as a peacemaker – fostering a Canadian tradition of independent thought and action regarding international diplomacy – as opposed to support for an unjustified war and a brutal occupation. Thu, 20 Jul 2006 02:1:13 CDT en-us 3 http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/me2006/#sig2778666 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/me2006/#sig2771505 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/me2006/#sig2771289 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST because you had run your campaign on the promise that we as canadians would always be piece keepers. now we are murdering innocent afghans. nato has lost all credibility. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/me2006/#sig2717480 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/me2006/#sig2704624 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST Harper is evil http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/me2006/#sig2686797 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/me2006/#sig2676653 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST Shame on your Harper for taking a stance. Shame on you for allowing Canada to pull its head out of the sand. This is outrageous that Canada has started believing in a particular side being wrong. Shame on you Harper for waking us up. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/me2006/#sig2662906 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/me2006/#sig2647067 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST Shame on you all canada!!how in Gods great name can you do this??!!this must stop "NOW"!! http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/me2006/#sig2643550 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST Canada must denounce aggressive violence and be a staunch supporter of peaceful diplomacy. Silence is complity. Calling for cease fire should have been Canada's position. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/me2006/#sig2632510 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/me2006/#sig2630208 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/me2006/#sig2621639 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/me2006/#sig2618052 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/me2006/#sig2608985 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/me2006/#sig2607424 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/me2006/#sig2604017 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/me2006/#sig2602480 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST Dropping cluster bombs on a civilian population is a war crime and should be brought to trial http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/me2006/#sig2600897 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST Don't involve our military in misadventures in the middle east especially those that support the Zoinist agenda. http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/me2006/#sig2597293 Wed, 31 Dec 1969 18:0:00 CST