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To: jlallen who wrote (181349)	2/7/2006 7:02:39 PM
From: Hawkmoon	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 281500

Amid much gnashing of teeth, the Hamas victory in the Palestinian elections is being called a disaster. On the contrary. It is deeply clarifying and ultimately cleansing. If the world responds correctly, it will mark a turning point for the better. I concur.. Democracy requires thoughtful consideration of the consequences of one's decisions at the voting booth. For those who make "protest votes" in favor of radical, or even militant, parties, they will have to live with the consequences. I particularly loved this comment. It concisely defines the situation in Palestine right now. The people have "acted" and now they will face the repercussions of their actions at the voting booth. The Palestinian people chose. However much they love victimhood, they are not victims here. They are actors. And historical actors have to take responsibility. Of course, it doesn't help that there never has been any kind of credible opposition within Palestine. They are all used to being able to "nurse" upon the humanitarian "teat" being extended to them by every good-hearted (anti-semitic?) group/government that has taken up their cause. The Israelis at least had a hope of peace developing someday between them and Fatah. But without substantial change in the Hamas Charter and political mindset, the Iraelis are now facing an official state of war between themselves and the Palestinians. The question is how long Israel is going to tolerate an avowed enemy government on their border? The tolerance that the Israeli government extended to Fatah will not exist with the new Hamas led government. One attack upon Israel proper by any form of suicide bomber may just wind up creating a massive backlash by the Israelis. And the question is what Arab government is going to step forward to defend an Islamo-Fascist regime? Hawk