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Israel, the masses are coming
Alex Fishman
Published: 09.06.11, 23:45
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1. I disagree, the world will understand
Mike ,   TA   (06.10.11)
F the UN
2. Riot control
mark ,   israel   (06.10.11)
Armies don't have non-lethal weapons in their armories and for good reason. Work it out Mr Fishman
3. The author wrote: Kill or fold
Israeli 2   (06.10.11)
I say: Kill or be killed.
4. Sonic guns and skunk oil
John cone ,   Usa   (06.10.11)
Well I have many times Said get sonic weapons designed to use sound to disrupt crowds and also skunk smelling oil and water as well as dye.
5. "Masses"
Eric Zamir ,   Tel-Aviv   (06.10.11)
When people storm your borders, bullets are generally acceptable. Why does the author assume that the world will not accept this? It's called "invasion". And what's wrong with water cannons, tear gas, pepper spray, tasers, attack dogs, etc.???
6. #5
LebanonPride ,   Canada   (06.10.11)
How do unarmed civilians invade another country? Syrians crossed into Turkey without any problems. By your logic, they just invaded Turkey... Anyway... Tear gas can also be used by IDF.
7. Landmines are not leathal
David M.   (06.10.11)
If people don't try to storm borders, land mines are completely harmless. If warned, and they still do, the responsibility for the consequences is completely theirs.
8. I agree
Oren   (06.10.11)
I am a proud zionist and would do anything for Israel...but the world is not on our side...i see both sides of the coin in this situation...Israel does need to find a non lethal way to disperse mass amounts of people at the same time... the world will not be on our side if another incident happens and israel ends up killing dozens of infiltrators, despite their completely illegal provocation of infiltrating the border to cause some sht....
9. Old fashioned tear gas maybe? (end)
dave ,   La Mesa Calif   (06.10.11)
10. They are not "embarrassing images"
Sarah B ,   U.S.A. / Israel   (06.10.11)
They are assaults on Israel's territorial integrity and -- as with all other nations -- should not be tolerated. Teach them a lesson they will not soon forget. Send them "home" -- to G-d.
11. Almost every nation uses lethal force against invaders...
Chaim ,   Israel   (06.10.11)
Virtually every nation uses lethal force against invaders, whether the invaders wear military uniforms or not. Israel is fully justified in firing on invaders. What will our enemies say? They will condemn us, of course, as they always do. Is it Israel's duty to please our enemies? Make it totally clear every nation who allows the invasion will be completely to blame for the result. When the Arab invaders appear; give them a strong warning. If they proceed to attempt to invade Israel; fire on them. Those who try to invade Israel must pay a serious price. on them.
12. Sovereignty of any country is sacred. Therefore, whatever
Frank ,   USA   (06.10.11)
works and that includes the bullets to protect the sovereignty of a state must be employed.
13. Prepare a huge meal for guests
Amram ,   Toronto, Canada   (06.10.11)
14. Flower power
George ,   Toronto, canada   (06.10.11)
One isreali should greet each palestninian who crosses into Israel illegaly with a flower. When the cameras roll then we might see a different result.
15. # 1, 3, 5, and the rest of Israel
Jared ,   Stillwater   (06.10.11)
The way No 1 and 5 are presenting their explanation; it was OK for the Arabs to fight Jewish mass invasion of Palestine over the past 70 years.
16. If all you have is bullets
Ron ,   oc,us   (06.10.11)
Israel is in a diffetent situation than the Arabs. The Arabs are working/fighting within their own countries Egypt, Syria, et al. The Arabs are external to Israel regardless of residence-it's not a revolt or a plea for reform, it is warfare against the majority Jews. The refugee problem can be solved with deportations as can illegal Arabs. Much like in the US, an immigration problem exists but there is a lack of will to enforce the existing laws to prevent it.
17. Make fun of their penises: they'll turn away. We're idiots!
tom ,   tel aviv   (06.10.11)
18. How do we treat our bodies to face life?
Keren ,   IL-BR   (06.10.11)
We treat them with food that contain all vitamins and everything;we drink water;we exercise in order our muscles and nerves keep in shape;we rest... We don't cut off our arms when a garment does not fit them;we don't cut a piece of our stomach ( well,some crazies do)to contain less food;a mother does not cut off her breast when she is fed up of breastfeeding... The same goes for Israel. Israel can not extirpate from its body some parts in order to accomodate to an odd,weird situation. We are in Israel because this is our place and one milimiter of it can not be cut off;our people can not be humilated , dishonored,shamed to please evils... We don't do this to our children. If the whole world says we are wrong,it should not matter and we should keep on in our goal of being in this land;in the whole of it. Enemies smell weakness. They must know that INTERNALY we are a strong body and then they will go away because we are invincible. Israel should not have TVs-only written journals,Internet and shuls. There has too much junk around and this junk impedes people to think normaly and obviously. Israel must go to the Mikveh.The whole of it must, and emerge from it holding tightly the silence and wisdom of our souls. This is what is missing.
19. Those who beg for it, should get it...
Beary White ,   Norway   (06.10.11)
Try some stinky shit which sticks to the skin for days!! But why not use some tousands of rubber bullets filled with salt, sure it will be painful...and for sure, idiots deserve it.
20. Firefighting planes
Assi ,   Rehovot, Israel   (06.10.11)
An effective non-lethal weapon would be the new firefighting planes Israel has just purchased. It's just like putting out a fire.
21. Muslims canĀ“t even handle pork.
onimo ,   Barcelona, Spain   (06.10.11)
Instead of colored water which will be of no use, they should let the infiltrators know that the water contains particles of pork.
22. that's right #5 when people storm your borders.....
jessica ,   Israel/USA   (06.10.11)
bullets are generally acceptable......I would love to see how the USA would respond to people storming their borders......they will shoot you dead on the spot......and ask questions later! The IDF needs to protect Israel...period the end!!
23. i disagree
ramma   (06.10.11)
every time that we defand ouerself the world condemnat us. it is time to learn from our downfall like we did in the mermera. idf we are with you
24. Bureaucrats have no imagination.
Terry ,   Eilat - Israel   (06.10.11)
Let's admit it, we have a lot of uncreative dullards with no imagination running the show. Bureaucracies are notoriously unimaginative, that's the bureaucratic mind-set. Here's an idea: Tanker-trucks filled with a mix of raw sewage, chemical agents that induce a burning itching sensation, other chemicals that induce vomiting, & indelible black dye, sprayed at rioters under high pressure.
25. Israel has drones
john ,   cardiff   (06.10.11)
It could frighten the protestors and ---
26. At some point there is no choice
Ilan ,   Ariel   (06.10.11)
Tear gas and low intensity sound can work only up to a point then there comes a point where any method used will cause so much pain as to be borderline lethal. Better to use sniper fire on the instigators as was done last week. Israel should also consider maintaining an effective mine field as a barrier of last resort.
27. Pigshit! First announce it, then spray
Robert Haymond ,   Israel/Canada   (06.10.11)
the protesters. All that will be left are our Jewish and Christian "friends" from Europe and North America. They will then be identified by their smell.
28. Like a Mob Robbing a Store
Frankie Littlehammer ,   New Herstal, TX, USA   (06.10.11)
It's like a mob entering a store to take whatever they want, of course without paying. Europeans have left Asia and Africa, but Muslims think the Muslim Conquest of the seventh century gives them eternal rights to all the lands their armies occupied.
29. What to do if they storm the borders
yussi ,   usa   (06.10.11)
easy..defend the borders by any means possible..announce IN ADVANCE that anyone attempting this action is putting their life at risk..These are people who send their children to die and kill innocent people..To h.ll with what the world thinks.They blame us for everything anyway,even when any normal,rational person knows the opposite.
30. How bizarre
bob ,   canada   (06.10.11)
If you try to scare them away peacefully, they will be back next day, more numerous, blood thirsty and self-confident. Screw the world; we are talking about national security here. Wuss.
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