Well Well Well, Here is a privileged Jew writing from occupied Palestine. I have just come back from a privileged weekend in a high class hotel in Haifa- ( subsidized, I must add, by the union of High School Teachers, of which I am a member) I must say that nearly all of the waiters were Arabs- privileged to serve us Ubermenchen- though the shackles did slow down the service a little. Still , I thought it was White of us to let them serve us, as they ARE the enemy, and might poison us. Some even gave them tips to send home to their starving pickaninies. Funny thing though, I noticed that many of the hotel guests too, were Arabs. Must be Quislings in the pay of their Zionist masters !

No , seriously now folks, a little reporting from Israel as it really is , perhaps wouldn't do too much damage- except perhaps to some folks' preconceived opinions- but then again perhaps not- as they never seem to let reality interfere with their platform. After relaxing by the poolside all day, we took a stroll in Haifa's Upper Carmel Area- an upbeat shopping area, full of cafes, restaurants and boutiques, There at the main intersection were two peaceful demonstrations- intermingling. The greater number- I am happy to say- were of the Peace Now camp- urging an end to the Occupation, and for establishing "Two States for Two Peoples" The opposition were urging "An End to Arafat" "Israel Be Strong" and other Patriotic sentiments. All this was in the middle of the Saturday night strollers and cafe goers. No one was shouting or upset- both sides were discussing peacably. Apparently this kind of thing goes on every Saturday night. I believe that the Peace movement is gaining momentum in Israel. Perhaps it will lead to reciprocity among the Palestinians too. Jack The Lad- in Israel- which is still Israel

P.S -Guest MG, The airlanes are open and people may live freely as volunteers on either side of the checkpoints- helping Palestinians or helping Israeli Arabs or Jews. Let me know when you plan to arrive and perhaps I can help you. I do hope though that you won't be shooting anybody. JTL