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To: Alan Whirlwind who wrote (13818)	4/29/2002 7:23:13 PM
From: sea_urchin	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 81256

Al, in response I will draw your attention to an article in the LA Times which I have just read and which highlights the dilemma sweeping through the Jewish world. latimes.com From this it is clear that many Jews, or people of Jewish birth, do not support Sharon's "solution" to the Palestinian "problem". In fact, they are vehemently opposed to it and seek other solutions, especially peaceful ones. "There is no special path to Jewish safety and security that does not also lead us to global safety and security for all peoples." "The best response to the hatred of the past is to pursue a path that affirms love, justice and peace, and rejects the "realists" who insist that our only security lies in military domination over the Palestinian people." In the circumstances it is also clear that that actions of Sharon/Israel have now effectively split the world Jewish community instead of uniting it. Interestingly, the article proposes virtually the same solution which I had suggested earlier: "It is time for the U.S. to sponsor a multinational force to physically separate and protect Israel and Palestine from each other, and to then convene an international conference to impose a final settlement. The settlement would include an end to the occupation, evacuation of the settlements, reparations for Palestinian refugees (and also for Jews who fled Arab lands), recognition of Israel by surrounding Arab states and an end to all acts of terror and violence." PS. I note you speak of the Holocaust as if it was an Israeli experience. It was not. It was a Jewish experience. Israel was only created in 1948 largely as result of the representations of a Jewish political movement called Zionism. I emphasize this because, although Israel claims to represent all Jews it does not --- many Jews are opposed either to the State of Israel itself or its policies. PPS. I nearly forgot the good news. I am going to fill my bowl of Rice Krispies to join you in celebration!

To: Alan Whirlwind who wrote (13818)	4/29/2002 8:24:44 PM
From: Ahda	Respond to of 81256

The Holocaust should of been a lesson for all people regardless of religion. It is so tragic that in this day of medical miracles man is so foolish to have not learned we are humans. It constantly amazes me that we don't see the species called human but focus on difference and are hell bent to destroy that which doesn't meet what we feel are religious standards or cultural standards. This is a planet not a platform. I dont think Shindlers list was created for us to see the plight of one people but for all of us to never forget that this could ever be the plight of any people. Our planet promotes life why can't we?