Israel didn't give any of the citizens of Gaza time to gtfo.
Israel is a joke of a country. I mean why would you build a primarily Jewish country, in between several militant Muslim nations. It's not only segregationist, but hypocritical of any event that happened in WW2
I think there should be a "job interview" for parenting because that's what it is; another job. Depending on this interview, parenting classes could be enforced for some people. Free countries we are, but when our own actions effect others, maybe regulation should come into play.
Punishment makes me angry at the individual who inflicts it. Punishment makes you forget it was your fault and this is why ex-criminals hate the cops. I'm not saying guilt is an effective way of dealing with crime, but imo guilt does weigh on my mind a lot more than being punched in the face.
People change most definitely. But this reflects everything else in nature, such as evolution, the ability for plants to grow around objects etc. In the same way, Peoples character and ideas change to suit the current situation. ie. more people being followers of religion during hardship.