re: #250 wrenchwench

I can’t really blame the avoiders, although I wish they would engage. I have a sister who thinks Israel is to blame for the problems of the Palestinians, and she avoids the topic with me. I want to see what information can change a person’s mind, so I can try putting that information in front of my sister.

I was here on lgf for years before I felt comfortable engaging the the Israel debate. It can be intimidating but I learned a lot.. Unfortunately a lot of people come to the debate with bogus/distorted facts or buzzwords that give them away which can result it a pretty sever fact checking.
If there is another Israeli incursion into Gaza I do think it will inspire more people to join the debate.