Quote Originally Posted by Don Corleone
Besides, this topic is in grave danger of being diverted into an oft traveled direction (though Banquo, remind me to answer your charge, in another thread, that even a unilateral withdrawal can be seen as an act of agression, so long as it was Israel... is there ANYTHING they can do right in your book?)
You're right, the thread was drifting - apologies, Tribesman.

I look forward to our discussion, Don. I'm not sure how you concluded that I charged that unilateral policy by Israel was an act of agression. I noted it was one of arrogance, ie acting as if they are the only players whose actions matter. I understand the frustrations wherein that policy arose, and their ultimate source in Arafat's rejection of a flawed, but marginally acceptable starting point. Nonetheless, peace needs all the parties to be satisfied.

You seem to believe that I am somehow anti-Israel because I criticise their current actions. I am in fact, very pro-Israel, and because of that I want to see them achieve peace and recognition with their neighbours. I have visited there many times, have friends there, and helped a partner with a business development project in Haifa. When that town is rocketed, I see the faces of people I have worked with.

It is my opinion though, that successive administrations since Rabin was assassinated have made huge mistakes in trying to achieve peace through war. It hasn't worked, and won't work. Time to try something else?

I believe in telling friends when they are wrong. Sue me.