Okay so my sister and I had a very similar discussion today. She asked me if I wanted to go to the protest being held in downtown tomorrow for Gaza.
This is what I said to her and this is what I'm saying to you guys - hopefully someone can give me a powerful enough answer: What will us standing in the freezing cold and screaming do for Palestinians? What is the purpose of this protest - what will we get out of it except media coverage?
All of us very very well know Israeli officials couldn't care less about this protest. Nor does it ever matter. No protest has ever changed anything, ever.
I told my sister, if she really wants to help - aside from making dua, she should donate money for the cause. That will help more than standing on the street tomorrow with a sign no one is looking at. She claims the money won't reach the needy.
So people, I am hoping you guys can shed more light on this issue for me, thanks. :)
rightly said.USA is the only country not to ask/push israel for ceasefire. and these smart and intelligent muslims think that they'll make some kind of difference by freezing their butts in cold and shouting at the top of their lungs, as if any one really gives a damn about what they think / say. the best they will get out of such protests is to have their names keep by FBI/CIA as people of interest.