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To: Mani1 who wrote (2628)	8/10/2001 12:37:24 AM
From: Nadine Carroll	Respond to of 23908

Iran, Pakistan and Iraq, 100+ million strong are both itching to test out their new chemical, biological and nuclear technology carried and supported by their new ballistic programs. There is no shortage of religion fanatics in those country. And the word will not rally behind Israel like they did for Kuwait, there is no oil there and there will not be public support for it. For that very reason, Israel cannot afford an armed, hostile Palestinian entity sponsoring terror attacks and rolling out the welcome mat for Saddam Hussein's tanks. After the Gulf War, Israel felt strong enough to take the chance that the Palestinians were ready to make a deal, but Oslo turned out to be a ruse. The Israelis voted out Barak for Oslo's failure. Unfortunately, the Palestinians never had the luxury of voting out Arafat. Arafat had to cover the weakness of his position with a war. Dictators make some decisions quite differently from democracies.

To: Mani1 who wrote (2628)	8/10/2001 11:41:31 AM
From: TimF	Respond to of 23908

Re <<They felt they had offered the Palestinians much of what they wanted and the Palestinians had spit in their faces>> Gee, I wonder how Palestinians feel. I am going to go on the limb and say they feel the same. What did the Palestianians offer? Israel made huge concecessions and didn't even get back disagreement and continued negotiations but rather violence. I can't see how Israel can give much more then they had offered. What would you have them give up in addition to what was allready offered? Maybe they could give a bit here or a drop there in addition but what major additions could be offered and still leave Israel with borders that they have any possibility of defending? They offered what for years and been off the table. An independent Palistinian state, and they offered it over 90% of the territory in question. Oh very nice, you are quite a visionary. Iran, Pakistan and Iraq, 100+ million strong are both itching to test out their new chemical, biological and nuclear technology carried and supported by their new ballistic programs. If they develop nukes and are that irrational then there is little hope for the region. Israel would also use its nukes and many of those 100+ million would be dead. Personally I don't think Iraq would expose Baghdad to nuclear attack because they want to support the Palistinians. I hope I am not wrong. Tim