Hamas hails a terrorist attack on students, in which eight were killed, as 'heroic', and a 'normal response'.

I just want everyone to be clear exactly what Hamas is. Everyone advocating some 'realpolitik' solution needs to realize that Hamas is not interested in negotiating for anything in good faith.

That is who rules Gaza - a group of murderers who cheer the death of students.

Or does merely being the underdog make it alright?

Tell me, Beirut, when did the leaders of Israel call the killing of Palestinian children a heroic action?

Second, I respect and support the rights of native peoples to sue the bejesus out of the federal government and win land claims settlements, the right of native peoples to have their own legal system (as long as it does not violate the human rights provisions of the Canadian Constitution), and the rights of natives to sue both provincial and federal governments, as well as the church, and demand public apologies and monetary damages for the systematic abuse of native children that occurred in Canada.
But you don't support their right to actually regain control of the nation, as in India and other examples you listed. The main power structure of the Canadian government still controls all the important things.

CR