Kotu Habib:
Thanks for the forward.

But I think this forum has been lacking objectivity by simply focussing on
the Palestinian side of the story.  This, IMO, does a disservice to this
medium as it pertains to viewing this conflict objectively.

While occupation is wrong, one also has to take into consideration what has
led us to this point.  The Palestinian fringe groups have also wreaked much
carnage on Israel, and given these circumstances, Israel is also in a fight
for its survival.

Don't get me wrong, I understand the humiliation that the Palestinian people
have suffered, but the leadership of both sides are also to blame for what is
transpiring now.  Both sides have failed their people and just maybe, one way
tickets to Mars for both Arafat and Sharon might help see a peaceful
situation to this conflict achieved.

Until then, both sides will continue to act violently.  Again, i reiterate
that both sides have to be held accountable for what has happened...

-Yus

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