Old Guy--

And by the way, I'd be curious to hear your take on it: did the Israelis bolster their position by dramatically escalating the conflict in the recent war--which started as a series of border clashes?

Yes or no?

And if yes--exactly how?

And please give your sources--and your own thoughts.

The topic is actually very worthwhile--and a civil debate--as disinguished from a slagging match or a cut-and-paste war--should in fact be possible.