Hamas has won the elections,democracy means govt by the people for the people,WhyUSA,Israeldontaccept this ?
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I think as an american I accept that the people wanted hamas, that doesn't mean that I have to support that decision. I also think that aid should be shut off because what hamas does to the peace process.
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Hamas was elected in a democratic election and should be able to form their government. At the same time, they should uphold the rights of other human beings. If they are serious about turning away from terrorism and brut force, they should know actions speak louder than words. \n\nIf the Palestinian government won't recognize Israel's right to exist then why should Israel keep giving the Palestinians money? Stop crying for funds from someone you say doesn't exist.\n\nNo one can have it both ways. Shake hands and take the money or ignore Israel and find your funds elsewhere.\n\nFor the second part of your question , terrorism is the most effective means radial people have found to get their cause in the media. Mass terror(ak a) bombings sales newspapers. Doesn't matter if it is a suicide bomber in the Middle East or a bomb at a clinic.
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It seems to be that way in Turkey. Iraq had a secular parliamentary democracy until corrupt military dictators took over, and now has a secular democratic government. Egypt and Jordan are working slowly but steadily towards democracies. Afghanistan has democracy. Iranians under the evil mullahs seek democracy.\n\nAnd there are untold thousands or millions of Muslims in the USA who participate and enjoy the secular democratic republic they find here.\n\nSo, call me ignorant, but I tend to accept these facts as what they are - proof that even Muslims seek freedom and democracy, even secular democracy.
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Hamas is a political party that currently holds power in Palestine. Lead by various leaders, the Hamas party's main objective is to gain land for the Palestinian people: basically a country to hold their people. Their policies are people-centered (the people being their own 'citizens'). They are very socially aware for their own people, building hospitals, schools, parks, and other social projects. However, when it comes to those outside their 'country', the Hamas people are quite violent: after all, they are a "terrorist" party, and participate in very violent tactics.
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I seriously don't think anything is going to change,  Israel a few years ago sent in helicopters and shot missiles at some Palestinian terrorists to prove a point, and since then the violence hasn't been as great, \nplus all these wack job islamo extremists are fighting in Iraq,\n\nthe real reason they won is because the people were rejecting the corrupt party that was in power before,\n\nWill Hamas change its charter about killing Israel?  I don't think they will,  but I don't think they will take any different steps then they have in the past,\n\nso nothing will change.\n\nNothing ever changes.
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There are various opinions on what constitutes a democracy, but in general, it is the ability of the people to have free and fair elections and for there to be a peaceful transition from one person/regime/political party to another. The people need to also have a real choice in the elections, having only two candidates who are selected by the party in power is not a legitimate choice.
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The Palestinian people elected Hamas (a terrorist group) as their government.  I think this is called "cause and effect".  You elect terrorists into your government and the people who gave you aide will stop giving.\n\nSeems pretty simple to me.
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Israel owns america, , they kill its called self defense the Hamas and palestinians fight back in self defense, Israel calls it attacks. Israel needs to back off, they know they are wrong and they continue to defy their neighbors because america kisses there a$$
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It is a type of goverment where the people are represented. Democracy is just one type, and I can't say that the kind in England and Canada don't do the same thing. Many times in Indian villages, the chief would listen to his people and act upon what they thought. This is another type of representitive goverment.
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Three reasons.  Political, economic and religious.  \nPolitically, the US government tend to support governments that are democratic or have a semblance of democracy.  Amidst the totalitarian governments in the middle east, Israel gives the US an opportunity to "put its foot in the door" so to speak, for the advancement of democracy in that region. Once a democratized middle east emerges, wouldn't it be much easier to deal with friendlier middle eastern countries for oil?  Hence the political purpose also leads to the economic purpose.  Oil is the lifeblood of the entire world. It determines where one's fate, economically, goes more significantly than other factors.\nThe religious purpose is hinged on the fact that the US is predominantly a Christian nation or at least the leaders in its government past and present.  Christians adhere to the Bible and you would be surprised how important it is for Christians to protect God's chosen people.  In short, America has taken it upon itself to play the role of God's right hand.\nThe US does not hate to deal with the Palestinian Government, it hates to deal with Hamas, which is a political faction that is sworn to destroy Israel.  Hamas, recently has been given an opportunity to form a new Palestinian government, due to the favorable outcome of recently held elections.  This troubles the US and are waiting to see how this "new" Palestinian government turns out.
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Democracy is a form of government where the people make the decisions. People mistake the US for a democracy, but we are not. We select the people that make the decisions, and this is what a republic is about.
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Because Israel is the only democratic state in the Middle east.  It is very important that we have democratic allies in that dangerious region of the globe.
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Ask the Israelis if the war on terrorism is winnable.  The Israelis have been fighting in one fashion or another since its conception as a nation in the 1950's. We can only defend against terrorism.  Our existence as a nation could very well be the reason that most terrorist or countries that support them wont stop.  It will only win if they decide to give up and "live and let live". The truth of the matter isn't the fact of who is in office or what our politics is. Its a matter of our ability to BE CONTROLLED!  We can not as a people be controlled because we have rights under our system of laws that guarantee freedoms are protected.  To read the US constitution and our bill of rights states the major reasons for there hatred of the USA.  The truth is no its not winnable in one sense, BUT to just pick up and quit is the day we loose all rights as a nation to keep those freedoms they are afraid of...
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It is from the will of the people.  US became free from Great Britain because we went to war and got our independence.  In many countries, it is run by a dictator because it has always been like that.  Many Mideast countries have been run by dictators.  It is up to the people to risk their lives if they want to change their government.
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Israel was imposed on Palestine by the UN, it is a racist state which is based on discrimination of non-Jews. \n\nWhilst I absolutly oppose Hamas and their anti semitism, it is a bit of a cheek for the USA and the EU to claim to be creating democracy in Iraq and then actively trying to undermine it in Palestine, simply because they do not like who got elected.  Still, at least it gives us an uptodate definition of hypocrisy I suppose.
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I think my answer to your choppy english is that Hamas is a terror organization.  Yeah, democracy back fired, and there isn't much anyone can do about it.  What we can do is stop all aid and assistance until Hamas recognizes Isreal.  We have to be supporters of Isreal (USA).  If we turn our backs on Isreal, then God will turn his back on us.  If the people of Palestine suffer, so be it.  But they won't.  Iran and other rogue nations will chip in and take up the financial burden.  Hope that helped.
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Until recently, Israel was the only democracy in the middle east and our only true friend there too.  Now there are two other brand new -- and admittedly screwed up democracies.  As long as we stay, the middle east will become more westernized and thus less violent, less oppressive and less inclined to be our enemies.  Right now it's all very new and there is huge resentment.  It will wear off in time though, and then we'll enjoy our accomplishments.\n\nDaniel\nTampa Web Designers\nhttp://www.ipowergrfx.com\nhttp://www.publicadjuster.com