Antizionism and inconsistency
One of the things I look at when evaluating an argument, as I try to keep an open mind, is if its logic is applied consistently throughout similar circumstances by the person making the argument. One of the reasons I advocate against the antizionism side of the Pro-Palestinian movement is for this exact reason. This post is for people that find themselves holding the belief that there should be a "free palestine" in the way that Israel doesn't exist, and borders are "reset" to how they were before 1948.
Let's go through the main reason this argument is inconsistent.
(Note: I will be mainly focusing on the US as the example, as I don't no much about colonialism in other areas of the Americas, but I believe this argument should still apply)
"Stolen land" and its inconsistencies
I've gone through the way that this narrative is monolithic and leaves out a lot of info, in comments and posts, but even if you disregard that, there is still inconsistencies in the way this logic is applied. If you find yourself reading this as someone that I addressed it to, I want you to really consider the following question, as long as you live in any part of the world that was subject to colonialism, such as the US, Canada, and Latin America. Do you really, truly, without lying to yourself, believe that the US, Canada and other countries should be given fully back to the Native Americans (and other native peoples)? Chances are, you believe no, as do I. I believe that the REAL attempted genocide carried out by the settlers in the US, and the subsequent displacement of all native americans was one of the most tragic events in my country's history, but I believe that the continued existence of America has brought net benefits to the world, and that it should remain the way it is right now, as I do with israel. I want you to go through different countries you can think of that were created because of colonialism, and really ask yourself, really do some soul searching, to see if you can apply the same logic you do with Israel. I don't believe you can.
I sincerely apologize if this post was percieved by anyone as an attack onto them, all I am trying to do is point out a flaw that I see in a common argument. Please respond with constructive comments and constructive comments only.
Please note I will not be engaging in long-winded arguments in the comments. I might respond once or twice, but I have realized that my mood goes down significantly if I argue for too long on this site. Please keep that in mind.
Have a nice day!