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To: Brumar89 who wrote (120225)	12/31/2000 5:20:25 PM
From: chalu2	Respond to of 769667

Interesting article. I found the following on another board. I don't agree with half of this, but it is certainly thought-provoking: US/Israel Parallels US: Came into this land with no connection Israel: Came into the land with a lot of connection US: Stole land from the Native Americans Israel: Stole land from the Palestinians US: Put them on reservations Israel: Put them in refugee camps US: Native Americans had a unique culture, and language than anyone else in the region Israel: Palestinians have the same culture, language (different dialect) with others in the region, yet consider themselves "unique" enough to have their own country US: Gave them little rights Israel: Gave them little rights US: Native Americans couldn't fight back...US was too strong Israel: Palestinians fight back, but lose because Israel is too strong US: Where the the Native Americans now? Israel: Where are the Palestinians going to be for generations?

To: Brumar89 who wrote (120225)	1/1/2001 5:47:18 AM
From: JDN	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 769667

Dear Brumar89: You must be careful what you read. That story looks like a "plant" to me. Remember Michagan was a state Gore wanted badly and the labor unions twisted everyones arms. I personally dont believe it. The only thing in it with any sound of truth is that Bush doesnt yet have a policy. I suspect that is the situation. But, I would remind you, the USA supports Israel as it sees that country as a bastion or foothold for democracy in the middle east. The USA will IMHO continue to maintain that stance so long as Isreal is a Democracy. On the other hand IF a lasting peace is to happen (I consider that a big IF to begin with) there will have to be a Palestinian state. Thats just realism. Anyone who feels otherwise IMHO is just guilty of wishful thinking. Right now the Palestinians are living either within Israel or as refugees in other countries such as Jordan and Syria. Israel seems to not want them anymore, and neither do the others. So what other solution is there? However, I want to say right now before I start getting flamed by both sides, I DONT KNOW THE ANSWER and I DONT PRETEND TO KNOW THE ANSWER. JDN