I was reading I think in Adrew Sullivan that the US was withholding funds for Palestine because they had asked the UN for statehood. Now, that seems crazy to me. I can see withholding for violent acts, but going to the UN in a legalistic, stateswomanshipway seems totally the opposite and what you would want disputed countries to do. I don't know all the facts but perhaps when I know them I will be ashamed of my country. mg