Richard Lugar actually said...

to inflict collective punishment on the people of Gaza is both morally unconscionable and politically self-defeating.

Somebody has to worry about this. If they don't, then we're in trouble.

The consequences might be that, 'You really don't receive our support. For a while, you're on your own. Take it or leave it.'

It's very important for it to be clear as to what the views are, and maybe when they are stated.