I have finally figured out who I am-- I am a humanist! :)

So I was reading some articles on the BBC about how Paul McCartney is/came to perform in Israel (I am not sure if he is currently there, but if someone could tell me now, that would be great! :) ). Anyways, I read the article about how his comming to perform in Israel was long awaited, since the Beatles were initially to perform in Israel in 1965, but the Israeli government felt that they would be a "bad influence" towards the Israeli youth. Yet Paul McCartney's visit this time was said to stir some controversies within Pro-Palestinian groups, since they were urging him not to go, due to the illegal occupation and settler activity. It just really angered me that they were trying to prevent him from going, due to the government's violations (However, with that being said, I just wanted to make clear to people that I DO NOT support the illegal occupation, nor the settlers-- nor any sort of violence inflicted on civilians).
But my question is, how is McCartney ever going to know how bad things are? How will continually telling someone not to go will solve anything? From my experience, if people tell you not to do something,it will make them want to do it more (Plus Tel Aviv, where he will be performing is within Israel proper). The only way that people will know how bad things are is by visiting it. The same goes for any other country-- China, Tibet, Turkey, Georgia, etc. 
However, pro-Palestinian groups should encourage McCartney to visit the occupied territories, and perform for the people there (which he did do-- he went to perform in Bethlehem, at the ). 

But there was one quote in the article that really struck out at me, which Mr.McCartney said, which I feel I can relate to myself:

"But the performer - who said he was not "a political animal [but] a humanitarian" - said he "thought it was a good time to come and take a look at the situation"."

Through reading this I have come to realize that politics divide people, and it's about time that I not worry about what others think of me politically, but rather focusing on promoting love and peace, and making sure that I can help all people in need and that I connect with their hearts. 
Politics makes us less open minded, and I don't want to succumb to that. I hate how it causes a dichotomy within the human race.
I see all people and things as good, and refuse to hate anyone anything.
I feel that it is easier to hate than to love, and so I must learn to love. If we have abandoned love how can we expect anything?
If we abandon dailogue, how are we going to expect progression towards peace?
I come to realize that we are all human, and that we all have a heart and a soul.
Let people realize things for themselves, as they discover the world around them.
Thank you Paul McCartney

here are the links about the articles on his trip to Israel:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7636360.stm

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7633013.stm