McGrath,

I did not suggest that all Arabs are rich. However, it is indisputable that the Arab oil countries do control incredible wealth. Is it so terrible to think that they might use a little bit of resources to help the Palestinian refugees? A refugee problem that those same Arab governments helped to create.

For 53 years, many Jews around the world have been financially supportive of Israel, particularly in regard to the resettlement of persecuted Jews from both Eastern Europe and those same Arab countries. And Africa too, I might add.

I am not suggesting that Israel bears no responsibility in finding a solution. Most Israelis and successive governments of Israel have acknowledged that. However, Israel cannot create peace or solve all the problems of the Palestinians on its own. Others have to be involved.

One more thing before I have to finally get some sleep, I have thus far refrained from pointing out that the Palestinian Authority, Arafat's government, is riddled with unbelieveable levels of corruption. That has also contributed greatly to the suffering of the Palestinians.