I think we could all use some more patience with each other in regards to Israel/Gaza.

[Eko]

I would think everyone here is very upset with this. A very horrible thing has happened and is still happening. I would caution and implore everyone not to take anyone's words past what they actually said. Many of us here are anti-war. Being concerned over the innocents dying on either or both sides is just that. It is not excusing anyone's actions at all. There are also people here that support Israel and my even have family or friends over there and some of them may have been part of that. If anything at all we should not pretend we know what others motives are or ascribe positions they have not taken as well as understand that they may be going through a very different experience that you are. People are extremely upset and may out of the heat of the moment say things that they really don't believe and support on either side.
We should do our best to pull together as a community with as much compassion and understanding as we can and leave the anger and hate outside of this place. I hate to see what this site has become recently. People who normally support or at least tolerate each other are going at it. This place is not like this for the most part (except for Democratic primaries).
So take a deep breath and think about that reply back to someone and at least for us try to choose peace with each other.
Eko.