I've deleted a few personal attack and name-calling messages, but I don't see reason to close the whole discussion. There are still a number of messages that shouldn't be here, but deleting them would ruin the discussion. Please remember, though, that personal attacks like name calling and ad hominem attacks are not allowed.

I guess I have to say that I am disappointed that it appears that the liberals have deserted Israel. Somebody needs to stand up for peace in the Middle East, and for the right of Israelis to keep the home they've had for fifty years or more AND the right of Palestinians to a homeland. There has to be a peaceful compromise that will serve the needs of everyone (if not their desires) - somebody needs to stand up and support compromise, instead of all this polarization.

-Joe Offer-