I think he should be put out to pasture permanently, and US should also insist on his retirement. At the same time, I think he should not be prevented from attending Christmas Eve services in Bethlehem. We are pouring a lot of money into the area, and could very well get sucked into a war there. Yes, our sons and daughters, and ourselves, could very well be killed. We should insist on certain conditions of our military, political and financial support. One is frowning mightily on acts of provocation and incitement. Arafat is a terrorist and Sharon is a thug. Probably if I was either of them I would do what they are doing and think I was right and absolutely justified. That is why others have to intervene. mg