Proportionality

GeoMuller | 05:14 Wed 23rd Jul 2014 | News

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Am I missing something? Israel legitimately exercises its right to defend itself but is condemned for violating the "principle" of proportionality. Is it a requirement of the Geneva Convention? Surely effectiveness should take precedence?

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Old_Geezer

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I suspect it is more a requirement of morality. Ends do not always justify the means, even if the end goal could be defended. Draconian responses should be avoided. Lack of proportionality does not necessarily lead to effectiveness, as umpteen past actions have proven to us, but it is more likely to lead to increased mortality.

10:50 Wed 23rd Jul 2014

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Zeuhl

/nearly all of whom have sworn to destroy Israel and "wipe them from off the map"..." /

I guess that's what happens when millions of aggressive people go to a country, squat on someone else's land and ruthlessly push everyone else out contrary to UN resolutions but supported by the #1 super power.

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