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The discourse around the Israel-Palestine thing has reached a very specific nadir.
I got harangued by strangers while I was out because my mobility scooter is an Israeli brand.
I get it. I do. But there aren't that many alternatives for mobility aids that actually do what I need them to do. Please do not shout at me for using the scooter I've owned for ten years.
I wish these people would go place their energies at where it matters - Malcolm Turnbull + Peter Garrett for approving Chevron in Australia who enabled this conflict. But no, lets target the vulnerable instead. I'm so sorry for the suckage.
I'm not getting involved in the Israel / Palestine conflict discussion but randoms having a go at you for the brand of your scooter is taking it too far and you shouldn't have to deal with that at all.
Nice try Ed Sheeran
I hope you're being sarcastic.
Well that's absurd. Thank you for teaching me a new word today though (nadir) ๐
'harangued' is also one I didn't know..
Stay in school kids (I did but can't remember much). :)
I think I only remember that one because it sounds like meringue (but I didn't know meringue was spelled like that ๐ค)
What the fuck is wrong with people. Please, please next time run them over or beat them with your sticks.
so many hugs
These people are not following the teachings of the most famous and influential Palestinian in history.
His followers, though, have done some terrible things in the name of faith. When formal religion enters the picture, common sense and compassion flies out the window. I think this is deliberate, and has been through history. One of the reasons I don't approve of puritan religion in any form, including my own.
That is appalling. Sorry you had to deal with that. I can't even imagine the thought process.