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> I think it should be mentioned that other countries spy on citizens too. I fail to see what is the difference for Israel now. We have ample evidence from mult
by PhasmaFelis 5y ago
> I think it should be mentioned that other countries spy on citizens too. I fail to see what is the difference for Israel now. We have ample evidence from multiple whistleblowers that governments like to surveil their population.
And all of them should be called out, every time. "But those guys get away with it" isn't a defense.
- raxxorrax 5y agoThat is a valid argument against unethical behavior but again, this isn't valid for the reality of arms sales. It would be better if that weren't the case, but it isn't. And the place to start is always your own government because here you are responsible and have the ability to enact change. Your government will try to move you to point fingers at other country. Exactly like you do here. What the Russians do isn't an argument...
- PhasmaFelis 5y agoI can and do call out my own government. I can criticize other governments at the same time. I don't need to limit myself to caring about one issue.