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It's only logical: Mr. Spock supports two-state solution for Mideast peace

by Haaretz Service


Leonard Nimoy.

Jewish-American actor Leonard Nimony, noted for his portrayal of Mr. Spock in the TV classic Star Trek, has urged Israelis and Palestinians to reach a peace agreement based on the two-state solution, warning Americans against the continued and direct effect recent Mideast turmoil could have on their daily lives.

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"It's known as the two-state solution--a secure, democratic Israel as the Jewish State alongside an independent Palestinian state," the noted American actor said, adding that even Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, whom he calls "nationalistic," has come "to see this as the shape of the future."

In his support of the two-state solution, Nimoy also addresses Israel's refusal to negotiate with a Palestinian unity cabinet that would include Hamas, saying: "We cannot know yet what this unification of Hamas with Fatah means and we have to wait and see what emerges."

"Regardless, the principle of establishing two independent states, one Jewish and the other Palestinian, is still critical in this region for both Israel and the Palestinian people. That is the goal, to support the rational and moderate course," he added.

Referring to a peace push by a group of several leading former Israeli security establishment officials, Nimoy describes the plan as including "a Palestinian state alongside Israel with agreed-upon land swaps."

"The Palestinian-populated areas of Jerusalem would become the capital of Palestine; the Jewish-populated areas the capital of Israel," the Jewish-American actor added.
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"I'm a strong supporter of APN and the work it does. It is a leading voice for Americans who support Israel and know that a negotiated peace will ensure Israel's security, prosperity and continued viability as a Jewish and democratic state."

Dillon wrote:
Well it was the Arab League and Palestinian institutions who didn't like the democratic solution, and formed volunteer armies (Terrorist Groups) that infiltrated Palestine beginning in December of 1947.

symmetric wrote:How old are you by the way?

Dillon wrote:Symm isn't a Palestinian, but apparently and rather alarmingly, he shares the same views as the Palestinians! And how dare you call the UN an undemocratic organisation

Dillon wrote:I’m in my mid 50’s ‘Too old to Rock and Roll and too young to die’ as Ian Anderson declared.

Make sure you make it for 2 more decades, and don't loose contact with me, perhaps we can share the result of our expectations of the regional conflicts in a coffee house, or even better at my place

shafique wrote:Dillon - I admire your spin and chutzpah. I guess by extension the annual UN resolutions against Israel's occupation are equally democratic... which brings us back to Mr Spock's conclusions, not only is it logical, it is democratic too!

Cheers,
Shafique

Mahmoud04 wrote:

Make sure you make it for 2 more decades, and don't loose contact with me, perhaps we can share the result of our expectations of the regional conflicts in a coffee house, or even better at my place

can I join ...

symmetric wrote:

Mahmoud04 wrote:

Make sure you make it for 2 more decades, and don't loose contact with me, perhaps we can share the result of our expectations of the regional conflicts in a coffee house, or even better at my place

can I join ...

Akeeed ya Mahmoood!
We'll invite Shafique instead of Dillon who'll be busy volunteering in the Israeli army saving them from their fatal end

Chocoholic wrote:So much hatred - really unnecessary., Hey Symm, shall we send the Spartans in to kick your butts again? I wasn't aware 'Persia' existed anymore!

Given the fact that you're 'Iranian' your views don't surprise in the slightest, seeing as every Iranian I've ever met has preconceived and hateful ideals, without ever having met a Jew!

As Spock would say 'Live long and prosper' NOT 'Resistance is futile!'