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To: Nadine Carroll who wrote (7625)	9/11/2003 1:49:28 PM
From: greenspirit	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 793783

One simple test on which side in the Israel Palestinian conflict is more humane and reasonable. Would those who complain about Israel endlessly, like to give Arafat a nuclear weapon to even things out? Further, what do you think Hamas or Arafat would do with such a weapon?

To: Nadine Carroll who wrote (7625)	9/11/2003 2:42:15 PM
From: JohnM	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 793783

That statement that there is no doubt Sharon's policies are bankrupt is simply another way to say that the stated aim, which is to increase the security of the Israelis, that aim has failed. They are less secure. As for your point about both sides wanting peace, I'm not convinced Sharon does nor am I convinced that Arafat does. But I am convinced that the bulk of both the Israeli and Palestinian populations do. The problem is that the direction Sharon has taken only increases the anger among Palestinians, who retaliate, which increases the anger among Israelis. And so forth. Yes, I know you reject that characterization of the dynamics, the one that starts with Sharon. And you wish to place it on the Palestinians. Stop Hamas et al and then we'll negotiate has been the cry of your kinds of argument. Not only is it not working but the Israelis are less secure as a result. I was heartened to read the portion of the Friedman essay which noted there were still voices in Israel that objected to Sharon's policies.