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  • If you go there and look at the map you will realize a two state solution has been a dream of those who didn’t look at that map for decades.

    Pulling those people out of there would be political suicide for the Israeli government, they can’t do it. Settlements sound like a house here and there, but it’s whole communities with universities, hospitals, fire departments, malls, etc. It’s all so extremely interwoven for decades, and yes, it’s getting worse.

    They did exactly that in Gaza in 2005 and removed the 8,000 Settlers from 21 settlements. But in the Westbank we’re talking about a number 100 times that. And also, did it bring peace to Gaza?

    I’m not saying that I have a solution, but just saying they should have 2-states is wishful thinking in my opinion.









  • I’ve been living here for 4 years and basically never seen any disabled people. Perhaps one or two wheel chairs but otherwise nobody. Same with all the parking spots for disabled, they are all empty all the times.

    From what I gather disabled people are mostly kept inside. From https://www.goisc.org/englishblog/2022/5/12/the-struggle-never-ends-the-apr-20-protests-against-disability-discrimination

    In Korea, it seems people with disabilities only exist on April 20. Only on this day do politicians flock to the official ceremony to display their concern as famous singers perform on stage; as awards are handed to those who “overcame” their disability and are living like non-disabled people; and as stories of “normal people” who “helped” the disabled touch the hearts of many. However, once the day is over, people with disabilities are forgotten once again, and business goes on as usual, centered on non-disabled people. Disabled people who cannot “overcome” their disability and live like non-disabled people find themselves unable to travel freely, get education, or get work as before. Even worse, they might be confined to their homes or to facilities for the disabled under the pretense of “protection” just awaiting their deaths.