Disengaged from the main argument of this thread for reasons already several times expressed for being not further able in conscience to defend the Israeli position at all; but feel justice demands that I point out, Don, that Keith's posts are generally expressed with a moderation of language and a courteous tone which most on this forum, including yourself {e g. 26 Nov 0659 'Don't you dare to ascribe your stinking prejudice to me, you lying bastard'}, would do well to emulate.

Feel free, Jim, to repeat your maybe funny once in the previous millennium joke about fairy godmothers if it brings you any sort of satisfaction!

~M~