Some of what you say is true, Carol. Not all of it. I realize that many Palestinians have lost their homes to the Israelis. That is a tragedy, and it is wrong. But so too is assuming that Israel is the only bad guy in the mess we call the mid-East. They are not, and you know that. I don't mind calling a spade a shovel, but I will not sit and hear the Arab world lauded for its humanitarian work or concern for the Palestinians. They do not care. They too use the Palestinians as pawns in the game, not just the Israeli government. Let's be very clear on that, OK?

Also, someone implied that you are anti-semitic because of your stance in regard to the Palestinian situation. That is not so. I think you are very passionate about the plight of the Palestinian people, and disliking the politics of the Israeli government does not ipso facto mean you hate the people who live in Israel. Please know that you and I will argue this on the odd occasion, but I do not believe that of you. Best regards,

Bruce M