"ESPECIALLY to my beloved Palestinian friends/brethren..."
I had to move past my own brief visceral reaction to read what has crossed my mind more than a few times, not only because any group who is under a giant thumb for so long will not be afforded a leader or hero or figurehead that would last long at all were they an actual threat to an oppressor, but also because this is an all-too-familiar pattern. We seek a hero when we are oppressed, but real heroes last about as long as a sneeze. So, every single Palestinian and supporter, every single one, is a hero. Together.
"ESPECIALLY to my beloved Palestinian friends/brethren..."
I had to move past my own brief visceral reaction to read what has crossed my mind more than a few times, not only because any group who is under a giant thumb for so long will not be afforded a leader or hero or figurehead that would last long at all were they an actual threat to an oppressor, but also because this is an all-too-familiar pattern. We seek a hero when we are oppressed, but real heroes last about as long as a sneeze. So, every single Palestinian and supporter, every single one, is a hero. Together.
Thank you for such a comprehensive post.
Glad you found this article/analysis of value, uhmorphous!
More than welcome -- glad to hear you find it of value.