On 2 Aug 2002 at 22:05, ben wrote:
> I submit that if there was indeed a massacre, by whatever definition,
> that is was perpetrated by both sides - not the one-sided genocide
> many were hoping to be able to tuck into their verbal arsenals.
>
> Also, it is not surprising to see that many more Palestinians were
> killed and injured when one takes into account the readiness with
> which they kill themselves and eachother.
>
> The sooner Sharon gets retired, the better.
>
You will have, then, to admit the same of Yassar Arafat; the two of them
seem to be locked in an unbreakable mutual Vucan Death Grip of long
standing.
>
>There are certainly more
> peaceful members of the Israeli leadership willing to take a stand to
> stop or at least slow the loss of life in the area. I'm not sure the
> same is true of the Palestinians.
>
That is indeed a problem.
>
> The only real solution, of course, is a secular state with a secular
> or at least minimally zealous populace. That I don't see happening any
> time soon. I just hope that there are people on both sides with the
> patience and humility to allow events to progress in that direction.
>
> Thanks for the article and links, they are appreciated.
> -ben
>
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