Israel is very important to the US geopolitcially. Even if we did not agree with Israel’s right to be there, which as a country we do, Israel is the country in the middle east we can count on as an ally, which strategically is important. There are times when the US speaks out against some of the decisions Israel makes. Israel is the democracy in a sea of theocracies in the Middle East, that is very important to the US also. I think we have showed some balance. We have leaders who do show support for the Palestinians, try to broker deals of peace. Most American leaders believe peace between Israel and the Palestininans will be best acheived when the Palestinians have their own country and are prosperous. I don’t see that as Americans only siding with Israel. But, if Arabs and Iranians speak of wiping Israel off the map, then it becomes having to choose sides, and the US will always pick Israel I believe.
@Tbag I think there is a big difference between Israel and Jews and Arabs and Arab countries. This is what sometimes gets lost don’t you think? I don’t know what it is like in Israel or Arab countries, or Iran for that matter, but everyone I know here in America who is Arab or Persian is wonderful. It’s like I can’t even imagine that everyone has to fight and kill each other, it is about land more than anything. The terrorists are just a small faction of extreme crazy people. And, when I say terrorists I mean any crazy homocidal maniac, not just the Arab Muslims.