"Of course, that should have read, "I too think Israel should GTF out of Lebannon." Sorry for the typo folks!"

There are some, Alan, who will say you had it right the first time, and that the Middle East (and the world) would be more peaceful for it.

Don't misunderstand me. I am neither anti Jew, nor anti Israel (the terms, to me, are not interchangeable, one being a religion and the other a nation), but the arbitrary appropriation of someone else's property is bound to be resented, and Israel is arguably the most arrogant and undiplomatic nation on the planet.

Whatever the rights and wrongs of the current situation, the Israeli response is (predictably) over the top, and quite unjustifiable.

Time perhaps for the self appointed playground supervisor (you all know who I mean) to separate the kids and give them BOTH a slap, then make them behave.

What he will of course do (as usual) is pat Izzie on the head, and exclude Hezzie from school, so Izzie will continue to kick the shit out of his classmates, until they finally get together and knock seven bells out of him.

The problem is that half the school may be demolished in the ruction.

Don T.