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To: TimF who wrote (168171)	4/21/2003 1:12:13 PM
From: tejek	Read Replies (1) of 1574042

And that is to be the end of this conflict its the Israelis that have the power to do it. The tactics used by the Palestinian terrorists give cover to what Israel does. Some of what Israel does would receive near universal condemnation if it wasn't for the fact that the Palestinians act even worse. Israel doesn't get pressured (or at least not strongly pressured) to change its tactics as long as the Palestinian terrorists don't change theirs. That is partly true. However, another reason Israel does not get strongly pressured is because we stand behind them. I am not suggesting we end our alliance with them but I think we need to take a more equitable stand between the two parties. You can only pull your punches to the extent of taking extraordinary measures not to hurt civilians if you are the strongest, but you can at least target the other sides military without taking such extreme care. How can the Palestinians inflict much damage against the Israelis with guns and explosives and rocks? They have few even short range rockets to fire. Its David and Goliath all over again. I'm not saying that the Palestinians should make the type of effort that the US normally makes now but they should at least make a minimal effort instead of actually targeting civilians. Targeting civilians isn't going to win anything for them anyway. I agree but that's where the desperation comes in. Desperate people do desperate things. Some of that desperation would be reduced if the US took a more objective approach to the conflict but until that happens, I see nothing that will lessen tensions and end the craziness. I don't think Sharon has any intention of playing fair. ted

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