isnt it hamas elected throuh democratic way ?
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Wasn't Hamas elected through a democratic process?  Possibly, but perhaps a lot of good people were too scared to vote because of perceived or actual threats.  Who knows if there was massive voter fraud, and who is going to look into the matter?  It even happens in sophisticated socities such as the United States.  But, assume it was a fair election.  Imagine if you took all the Americans who were backwards, uneducated and violent, sprinkled them with a few smart people who are good, what do you think the country would end up with?  Bottom line is a terrorist group was elected, probably by other terrorists and supporters.  I wish some of our citizens who "put down" America (not syaing you were) would go to places like that and live for a while.  You will either die or change your mind about what you should be thankful for.  It may not be perfect, but it is not bad.  Just vote in 2008 and support your choice or party.  At least you have that freedom.
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Like it or not, they are empowered to do a job by the laws in place in that jurisdiction. The laws were voted on by the community. \n\nThat's the way it works in a democracy.
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Probably because of all the killing, occupation etc.\n\nPeople should definitely NOT be worried about Hamas getting more political power in Palestine.  They apparently won the election, and this is a good thing because it's a terrorist group which is now able to achieve their political goals peacefully through democracy.  I predict that they will simply change from a terrorist group to a political party and eventually they'll tone down their "destroy Israel" rhetoric.\nGreat!
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It is still supporting Hamas.  The goal is to not have peace with the Palestinians and to steal thier land, having a reactionary government that Israel can falt out reject and ignore diplomatically is exactly why Israel supported Hamas in the first place.  It is ideal if the goal is to ignore efforts such as the Road Map, because of course, they "don't recognize Israel".  The fact is that Hamas could be brought to the table and would recognize Israel, but a long pattern of negotiations where Palestinaisn offered all and Israel offered ntohing reasonable by far (camp david) has made the Hamas line hard.  Palestinaians elected Hamas because they are tired of leadership that acts in accord with Israels rejection of peace and in doing so capitulates to the oppressor.  But Israel is in control (because the US allows it) and can only be brought to justice if the American people put pressure on them to do so, it is in our hands, make a call, write a letter, it is the least we can do.
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For their own good.\n\nHamas is a terrorist group / freedom fighters depending on how you look at it.\n\nTo govern, they must become a government.  The IRA learned to put the weapons down, Hamas must do the same.  If they continue their ways, they only harm their own people.  They were voted in because of what they did for the people where Arafat's gov't was corrupt and inefficient.  They were not voted in for their violence (albeit, Palestinians liked their defiance).  If Hamas wants to become a government, diplomacy is part of the game.\n\nPlay it or perish.  I have no sympathies for them if they don't change their ways.  The best way for them to fight occupation is to lay down their arms and seek the aid of the world.  They will get much more help if they would.
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There is no reason why the US should try to overthrow Hamas; they are the democratically elected government of the Palestinians.  However, there is also no reason why the US should continue to support Hamas.  Hamas continues to support the destruction of the only truly democratic government in the region - Israel.  Hamas continues to conduct unprovoked attacks on the state of Israel.  Hamas members are complicit in many acts of terrorism throughout the region of Israel and Palestine.  There is a river of blood on their hands.\nLike it or not, Israel is here to stay.  The sooner Hamas, Fatah, and all their supporters in the Middle East start DEALING WITH IT, the sooner there will be peace.
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uh...democracy's side
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I agree, it's totally inconsistent.  We make a big noise about democracy in the Middle East but then when the Palestinians freely elect a government we don't like, then we try to boycott it.
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M. Abbas is the president of the P.A. He belongs to the Fatah party. Hamas is another party that was elected to represent the Palestinians.\n\nThe main point is that all these groups and even the so-called moderate M. Abbas are against Israel and would be very happy to destroy Israel. In other words, all the groups and parties are terrorists and the Palestinian people have elected these terrorists to represent them. Therefore, the Palestinians support and agree with terrorism as a means to destroy Israel rather than compromise with Israel to have their homeland.
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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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not as much as you may think... maybe 1 or 2... Hamas was "working" in Palestine and Israel...
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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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Islam is how they get their votes, they need Islam
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NO, Muslims are doing that to themselves.\n\nArab nations are often held together only by miltiary rulers, as Iraq used to be.\n\nAfghanistan, Iraq, these nations not used to any form of democracy are finding that the peoples that were held down by the military would prefer self-rule to continued domination.  And of course, each remaining sect hates the Israelis as well.  About theonly thing they agree on.
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mm well if this is what you meen, democracy is when all of the citizens send in votes for who they want to be president, and to decide which person to vote for, all of the people that are wanting to be president ( I forgot what they are called during this time) have a campaign and tell what they will do as president, the person with the most votes (which had the best campaign) wins the election and becomes president
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Well Hamas won. The people have spoken. Now Hamas has a choice, keep their present stand on destroying Israel (a country formed and recognized by UN charter which is more than I can say for that area called Palistine.)and being broke. Or they can denounce terrorism and recognise Israel as a country and join most of the rest of the world with all the benefits and perks of being on someones dole.
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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.