I understand that you feel so strongly about violence in general, and specifically, in Israel, but that's not the point that I'm trying to project here. Rather, it's that, while you don't agree that it is a matter of religion, some of us do feel that it is, at least partially. None of us are insulting or even challenging your stance on Israel's use of the IDF (although we do differ in our opinions on its nature), but we do have a problem with your unwillingness to change your tone. As I said in my original post, I've had multitudes of conversations on this situation with absolutely no hard feelings being tossed around, and I truly believe that dissent is a godsend. But when one side of what should be an equal discussion feels as though the other is exerting itself forcefully and venomously, things aren't going right. Not one of the Jewish students who has posted their concerns here has suggested that you and Shara agree with us, or else. But you need to realize that, even though our stances represent polar opposites, if we feel threatened in any way, you should consider a more appropriate or tamed form of expression. That is all.