> How many people do you think would die if there was a land invasion? You cannot judge such decisions in a vacuum, forgetting about what was the alternative in that war.

I don't believe the land invasion would have been necessary. The Japanese were ready to accept all terms of surrender save for the American demand that they denounce the divine nature of their emperor.

And yes, you can not judge any decision in a vacuum. And I am not. Would you consider the possibility that maybe some in the ranks of Hamas of PFLP believe that their barbaric terror attacks are justified because in the end they would save more lives?

I could criticize Mr Hanson too, but that's not even necessary here. Even assuming he is right your argument does not hold water.

> Anyway, it's kind of odd to bring up Hiroshima to exonerate Fisk's hatred of Israel.

I am not trying to condemn or exonerate anybody here. Though, frankly, I think what Fisk hates is Israel's policies; I have no reason to believe him to be anti-Semitic.

> And how much support do you think he has in the Israeli society? What percentage?

My guess would be that at least 10% of Israelis think very favorably of him. This is just a guess.