We all want to feel like we stand on the side of truth and justice, that we do not side with an oppressor. So why is it that for the longest time, I never understood the plight of Palestine. Is it because I was raised a catholic and came to believe that Israel belonged to the Jews Gods  "chosen people" (if they are chosen by God, what does that make us?). Every one acts as though the middle east conflict is the most complicated foreign relations issue in the world, really its very simple.Its a story of colonialism, occupation and injustice. We should once again ask ourselves if we side with truth and justice or will we go with the status quo.