"Israel has a right to defend itself.

Insert "but" here.

But it appears that, in the name of security, injustices are being done to the Palestinians that amount to collective punishment," said Jacqueline Scott, a member of the Standing Commission on Anglican and International Peace with Justice Concerns (AIPJC). The delegation also included members of the Executive Council’s Social Responsibility in Investments (SRI) committee and Phoebe Griswold, wife of Presiding Bishop Frank Griswold.

Try this little thought experiment. Which of the following sentences makes sense?

(1) Mr. Lincoln has a right to enforce the laws. But it appears that, in the name of preserving the Union, injustices are being done to the Southern people that amount to collective punishment.

(2) Nazi Germany is a monstrous nation. But it appears that, in the name of removing Hitler, injustices are being done to the German people that amount to collective punishment.

(3) Osama bin Laden is a mass-murderer. But it appears that, in the name of fighting Al Qaeda, injustices are being done to radical Muslims that amount to collective punishment.

When they have to fight wars, most countries are forced to kill people, break things and take actions that they'd rather not have to take. Why is it only a crime against humanity when Israel does it? Okay, stupid question...