Alighieri Re..That's it. Your nobility of purpose is a couple of grievances. Gee, I can't afford a Porsche Boxster. Would that mean I would have a noble purpose if I knocked off several banks so I could afford one? How about eliciating a noble purpose which can justify the means.
This is patronizing gibberish. I don't mind posting if you respond cogently. <<
Your statement was also patronizing gibberish, and I used the example of the Porsche to point out its absurdity. Having a few grieviences doesn't justify the deliberate targeting and killing of small children, period.
Knowing what followed we have to conclude that Arafat erred gravely in this instance.
But why did Arafat err. Because he is controlled by the more militant factions who refuse any terms except complete surrender. I truly believe Arafat had every intention of following that peace accord, in fact, Arafat probably considered it his crowning achievement, at the time. However others, notably the PLO's and Hamas benefactors have other reasons, besides the Palestinians quest for a homeland, to consider. You can bet factions in Saudi, Iran, Iraq, as well as other want to keep the war going. That is why taking out Saddam is a priority. We need to stop the corruptive outside influences, and Saddam is one of the biggest.
The Palestinians must have a country and the Israeli must return land not theirs.
Israels land, like most countries in the world, has been enlarged through wars, and normally, to the victor go the spoils,. It is too bad the Arabs refused to accept the original British mandate in 1948, which would have given the Palestinians control of 45% of the mandate. And Israels 55% included the Negev dessert. While Israel agreed to the original partition, the Arab states didn't, thus starting a 50+ yrs of hostilities. You would think after losing several wars, during which the Arabs lost more and more land, that by now the Arabs would settle for something less than the complete destruction of Israel. But no. Arafat had a deal, but the other Arab countries are willing to fight to the last Palestinian. It will only end when the other countries determine that it is in their best interests. If and when Saddam is ousted, and a democratic gov is established, you can bet that a lot of the remaining countries will cover their a$$ and stop their support; lest they be next. |
