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Krys's avatar

Thank you, thank you for addressing this so clearly and succinctly. Even though I've been on Team Palestine for decades, I haven't had the quotes and figures at hand to explain my position. You make the case so well. This is a hard-hitting essay, but full of love and empathy.

Alexa Hanshaw's avatar

Thank you for laying this out so clearly and sifting through the layers of manipulation, racism, and closed heartedness so they are exposed

Ami Robertson (they/them)'s avatar

Thank you thank you thank you! I am going to save this and send it to everyone I have this argument with because these are the words that get stuck in my throat. Free Palestine 🇵🇸

Ana Belén's avatar

What you say is so obvious to me, but I understand the risks involved in saying such things. I appreciate your clarity and courage, @shambhavi. This needs to be said by lots of people in lots of different contexts. I love you.

Fede Reyes's avatar

This make me think of how Lama Garchen had to hide in the snow covered forest lands of the hills where all his peers were being martyred and had to make use of a rifle himself to ensure the Dharma would endure.

Shambhavi Sarasvati's avatar

Yes! I always think of him.