[liberalism=failure]

US message to self--We must destroy the terrorists

US message to Israel--you must learn to get along with the terrorists

[BobWNY]

US message to India = you must get along with terrorists. US message to China = you can do whatever you want.

[truth_seeker]

Palestinians are like drug addicts: the drug being terrorism.

An addict usually requires "hitting bottom" before acquiring the desparation, and willingness to change. The first phase is detoxification.

Each time that Israel shows restraint, it is like enabling the addict. Each time the US restrains Israel, it is like enabling the addict. The addict must eventually experience the full impact, of its actions. (Japan and Germany?)

What I'm suggesting, is that short of a devastating, crushing blow, I doubt that the Palestinians will "get it." They are addicted to terrorism.