One thing that it seems is necessary if the UN is paying for the schools, which I think they are, is to take control of the curriculum. Inflammatory stuff should not be allowed.

Not long ago us little Catholic children were taught how great it was to be a martyr and we were given more or less training in it. So it at least in current memory is not unique to the Moslem religion. We were supposed to be the passive type of martyr though.

Other things that might help are giving more voice to the Palestinians to address their issues..sometimes just getting it said and knowing that people are listening, even if no action is taken, can help. The young runner at the Olympics is an example. Also as much as we can, we can visit, spend money there etc. I plan to as soon as I possibly can.

And there are charities that can help...sorting them out can be difficult. A group brought Palestinian children right here to the ocean this summer...I was about to send them my check for a teeny little playground (a swing and a dodgeball and a jumproap)...Please pray that I didn't lose the money. I went to my purse to get my AAA card yesterday and it wasn't there. Nor was the card. I am hoping it is somehow in my desk at work. Save the Children does work over there, as did Children International..I sponsored a couple of rotating children in an orthopedic hospital...they at least used to go to "bonebreakers" for medical care and end up worse than with no care so many were in the hospital. It is a sad situation. The jihad must be stopped and we have to look at all sorts of options, certainly including not provoking them further, while maintaining security for Israelis (who should absolutely not be in aggressive settlement mode).