I was wondering if the mods could ban discussion of 'that other thread' here. Accusations of either anti-muslim racism or anti-semitism, are I believe of no genuine value to the discussion of the Israeli-Palestine issue as it is currently unfolding.

I am honestly interested in contributing to and reading contributions to the topic of the thread, a heartfelt "please" to those who are engaging in personal disputes (however strongly felt), to engage in such elsewhere.

I personally believe that this period in the middle-east is of great significance to us all, and humbly and politely request that other participants recognise and respect that.