Re: Petulant Zionist Israel.
Originally Posted by
Julie1962
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We've seen it closer to home in Ireland too, anywhere we interfere with natural borders we cause conflict.
I'm not sure what you're getting at here. How many countries are separated by 'natural borders' (rivers, mountains, etc)?
That's why most countries have borders that have changed over time. Even the border between England and Scotland is not 'natural', which is why we have a unified country now (except for the fish woman's rantings, of course).
Look at a map of Europe. Apart from the island of Great Britain, just about every other European country has borders created by man. OK, there is the odd exception, like France/Spain separated by a mountain chain, but most are not 'natural borders' which is why they have moved about over the centuries. Look at historical maps and you'll see what I mean.
Actually, come to think of it, have I just stated a good reason why most of Europe should be a single state?
Still, the Channel is without doubt a 'natural border' and has served us well for a thousand years!