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 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

What emotions would you grapple with if your hometown became a symbol for international conflict?

 @9KCKLQSLibertarian from Pennsylvania  answered…1yr1Y

I would feel surprised as well as conflicted about it and probably would want to stay out of it

 @9KCHYHG from Missouri  answered…1yr1Y

I would be indifferent. I don't know what that means and my home town doesn't represent me.

 @9KCJ9ZT from Texas  answered…1yr1Y

More so saddened that in this example, people can be more reactive than proactive and seeing both sides of the coin to make fair judgment.

 @9KCJ74QDemocrat from Pennsylvania  answered…1yr1Y

that would be a sorry sight to have your hometown, the place you grew up, being the symbol for terrorism or certain events. Like how you talk about New York, first thing that pops up is 9/11, it's sad but life is not fair. Sad either way

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

What kind of fears and hopes would you have if your future depended on the outcome of peace negotiations?

 @9KXVKJ8Republican from Ohio  answered…1yr1Y

We should help but not spend all of aware tax dollars on them because another contery could attack..

 @9KXVQXW from Michigan  answered…1yr1Y

I would hope to reach a compromise that could be mutually beneficial to everyone. However, a compromise that does not satisfy all parties could lead to backlash, which is certainly concerning.

 @9KXVGNX from New York  answered…1yr1Y

 @9KXVG7Manswered…1yr1Y

I would fear my life because of all the nukes in the world at any moment we can be struck down.
And as a Jew i think i just want peace

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

If your cultural traditions were at odds with someone else's, what steps would you take to ensure mutual respect?

 @9KC68JLConstitution from Tennessee  answered…1yr1Y

Treat them like a person and listen to them instead of fighting for my beliefs.

 @9KFPWMY from Florida  agreed…1yr1Y

I know what's true for me in terms of my religious beliefs and am willing to talk about it with others, but I would not force them or hate on anyone who doesn't believe what I believe. I am willing to talk to them and listen to their beliefs.

 @9KC6RQK from Utah  answered…1yr1Y

We need to stay out of Arab Israili issues We cant change those countries theyve been fighting since Christ was a private all we do is give them ammunition (aid) to continue their problems Just insure that they stay in their own countries. If they want our help they need to find some way to get along.

 @9KC6KTY  from Washington  answered…1yr1Y

To ensure mutual respect in case of overlap between cultural traditions it is important to be open to dialog and understanding of differences efforts to listen and respect the views of others.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

What would it take for you personally to trust someone from a group your community has historically been in conflict with?

 @9K9L9WB from Wisconsin  answered…1yr1Y

 @9K9L4DXRepublican from Georgia  answered…1yr1Y

All it would take is a personal display of good faith on their part. Simply acting like a good human being as anyone else should.

 @9K9KXX9Libertarian from Washington  answered…1yr1Y

it would take a lot of actions that demonstrated qualities that could be trusted.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

What emotions stir within you when you think about a group of people fighting for their ancestral home?

 @9H4QJGB from Michigan  answered…2yrs2Y

I think people should fight for the things they love. You're weak if you do not. But people should also make sure what they love is worth fighting for.

 @9H4QRGZ from Pennsylvania  answered…2yrs2Y

I believe that the people of their country should fight except for people who have disabilities or diseases or if a mother needs to take care of her children.

 @9H4QWX8 from New York  answered…2yrs2Y

Both groups claim the same area as their homeland, it is going to be so difficult to reach an agreement with everybody. The only resolution to the problem is the compromise, but both groups seem unwilling to do so.

 @9H4QLXF from Michigan  answered…2yrs2Y

it the angry of people and they thoughts of how they can keep doing this without feel hurt or sad for the loss of lives there.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

What steps would you take to mend a rift caused by a misunderstanding among your peers?

 @9LB77CRRepublican from Wyoming  answered…1yr1Y

 @9LB75VP from California  answered…1yr1Y

Having a deep conservation with them about the topic to reach a common ground.

 @9LB72WW from Wyoming  answered…1yr1Y

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

How can individual acts of courage within a community begin to heal the wounds of a collective past?

 @9JQ79T3 from Washington  answered…1yr1Y

 @9JQ6BGN from Florida  answered…1yr1Y

the creation of a Palestinian state in the West Bank and Gaza which could heal from the past

 @9JQ5C84 from Minnesota  answered…1yr1Y

block the Partition Resolution and to prevent the establishment of the Jewish state. The Jews, on the other hand, hoped to gain control over the territory allotted to them under the Partition Plan.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How might your view of fairness be challenged if your country's survival was at stake?

 @9H8YYMM from Delaware  answered…2yrs2Y

 @9H9Q9J3Progressiveanswered…2yrs2Y

When faced with survival and death, humans will choose survival, regardless of the morals behind it. Each nation will seek to place themselves at the top of the survival chain. So whatever country I'm on, I would like to survive regardless.

 @9H8YZMW from Missouri  answered…2yrs2Y

 @9H8Z4FFfrom Virgin Islands  answered…2yrs2Y

if some group from the arab side was to start violence in america my my view would drastically change.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How would you feel if your family's historical homeland was claimed by another group?

 @9H92XY3 from California  answered…2yrs2Y

I would feel sad that history and culture is being erased and no one is doing anything to stop it.

 @9H92W6T from Washington  answered…2yrs2Y

 @9H93F5Wanswered…2yrs2Y

I would be very upset because I feel like that my country doesn't serve to be destroyed.

 @9H92L8W from Idaho  answered…2yrs2Y

countless countries have been taken over in the past, and while it is sad, you should
always have the ability to take it back

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How would you prioritize between your community's security and another's right to self-determination?

 @9HCR2H9 from Arkansas  answered…2yrs2Y

Security is important because it protect the people who need protection. It is also important for security so that other can just walk in an take over, there is at least a chance of fighting back.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

How do personal stories of individuals affected by the Arab-Israeli conflict challenge or reinforce your existing beliefs about the region?

 @9KNGD3K from Delaware  answered…1yr1Y

Personal stories add to the beliefs about the region because it allows for more information and people can create an opinion from the true stories told in front of us.

 @9KNG9QRfrom Vermont  answered…1yr1Y

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

When sports teams from rival nations play a friendly match, how does that make you think about the possibility of peace?

 @9HG4TBF from Oklahoma  answered…2yrs2Y

It's possible, don't fake the smile come with honesty and pride and show respect to whomever and whenever.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

What would you like to ask someone who lives at the heart of a geopolitical hotspot to better understand their daily life?

 @9KNPVLRLibertarianfrom Virgin Islands  answered…1yr1Y

Do you have any problems living with people of different ethnicities or religions?

 @9KNPC5R from Arizona  answered…1yr1Y

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

How might you react to losing a cherished cultural symbol in the interest of peace?

 @9LB3WL2Republican from Texas  answered…1yr1Y

I would not react kindly, although there are necessary steps needed to be taken to achieve piece without giving up cultural symbols.

 @9LB3VHJ from North Carolina  answered…1yr1Y

Peace in a country is everything and i think there should be sacrifices to achieve it.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

Can planting a tree together with someone from a rival background serve as a metaphor for peacebuilding, and why might it be effective?

 @9KCGXSR from Pennsylvania  answered…1yr1Y

 @9KCGMV9 from Ohio  answered…1yr1Y

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

What kind of future would you envision for regions embroiled in conflict if today's youth decided to focus on shared goals?

 @9KMPLWNIndependent from New Jersey  answered…1yr1Y

Get both sides involved in infrastructure projects to promote depending on each other to solve a shared need

 @9KMNWNFRepublican from Maryland  answered…1yr1Y

Enforce peace in these areas, and let everyone know that they must get along.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

Have you ever encountered a situation where understanding someone's cultural background helped resolve a misunderstanding or conflict?

 @9KCHVZS from Iowa  answered…1yr1Y

I have personally not been in this type of situation no, I just simply respect those around me.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

How might your principles of fairness be put to the test during negotiations about sensitive cultural or territorial issues?

 @9JRCPTJ from California  answered…1yr1Y

We should stay out of forgin conflicts and send our support they can suffice for them selves unless it is a critical condition where the right of democracy is falling we should not be involved.

 @9JRBRDC from Texas  answered…1yr1Y

I think that countries should not be alloweed to attack innocent contries without a reason.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

If you could initiate one action to lessen the tensions in a divided region, what would that action be and why?

 @9JCG64M from Wisconsin  answered…1yr1Y

Education, as a lot of the hate is premised in beliefs rooted in religion and not science

 @9JCG3S4 from Connecticut  answered…1yr1Y

I don't know, but I am Arab myself and Pro-Palestine, maybe a peaceful solution but the land is and will remain Palestine's.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

What does the concept of 'compromise' entail when it comes to disputes over cultural or historical claims?

 @9HTNC9T from Oklahoma  answered…1yr1Y

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

In what ways can the youth lead the charge in bridging gaps created by historical disputes?

 @9HX3NL2 from Massachusetts  answered…1yr1Y

By putting attitudes of people being different and accepting who they are as opposed to where they are from

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How do you reconcile the desire for individual freedom with the need for collective security in times of tension?

 @9HNS7Q7 from Mississippi  answered…2yrs2Y

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

How would you feel if your best friend turned out to be from a community you've been taught to distrust?

 @9HNS3Z4Republican from Iowa  answered…2yrs2Y

I would take the time to try and ask their opinion on the subject and learn why they feel the way they do

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

Imagine having to move out of your home; what kind of help would you hope to receive from strangers?

 @9HP28PSRepublican from New Jersey  answered…2yrs2Y

I would hope that strangers would be willing to help me and my family survive through housing and hospitality.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

In what ways do you think empathy can be fostered between people who have inherited a legacy of division and distrust?

 @9JHH9HYSocialist  from Oregon  answered…1yr1Y

It'd be great if I had the answer to over a 1000 years of tension but I don't.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…2yrs2Y

If you had to sacrifice a piece of your cultural heritage for peace, would you do it?

 @9H56H47 from Texas  answered…2yrs2Y

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

What qualities do you think are most important when seeking common ground with someone from a different background?

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

What would your ideal world look like if empathy were the guiding principle in resolving disputes?

 @9KXDSCFIndependent  from Washington  answered…1yr1Y

Hamas would be removed from the face of the earth. Israel stops invading palestinian lands whether that be with bombs or concrete mixers. 2 State solution, peace treaties signed and open borders between the two countries. One Muslim one jewish both equally important, both equally aligned to work together toward world peace.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

Which emotions do you go through when you think about the personal dreams and aspirations of young people living in conflict zones?

 @9L5HWR9Democrat from Maryland  answered…1yr1Y

They should not have to fear being killed for living in an area that has political strife

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

In what ways has learning about historical conflicts changed how you see current events or your role in the global community?

 @9KNP9N6Libertarian from California  answered…1yr1Y

I think religion has been one of the biggest dissagements that divides our country and our relationships with other countries. I feel like people just need to accept that people think differently and religion should not ver our perception of people. America cant control conflicts with other countries, i think our military should only intervene if there is a definite way we can help people and not just send people to die.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

Have you ever experienced a change in your views after learning about historical events from multiple perspectives?

 @9KXDTTFfrom Guam  answered…1yr1Y

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

Have you ever been in a situation where breaking bread, or sharing a meal, with someone shifted your perspective on them or their culture?

 @9KCFVB6 from Tennessee  answered…1yr1Y

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

How would you feel if a friend's life was deeply affected by geopolitical tensions unlike anything you've experienced?

 @9KCH73H from Ohio  answered…1yr1Y

Horrible, I believe the Israel should be abolished or at least not receive U.S. support in the forms of military, economic sanctions, and intelligence reports.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

What's your first reaction to seeing people from rival backgrounds working together on a common goal?

 @9J72DV8 from California  answered…1yr1Y

The thought of two rival nations working together on a common goal sounds great on paper and initially, however if that common goal is putting the lives of civilians at risk; it is not morally correct.

 @ISIDEWITHasked…1yr1Y

How would you mediate a situation where two friends come from communities in conflict?

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