[Cicero]

Arafat can blow up women and children till the cows come home, and the Palestinians will love that. But what they won't put up with is losing. Islamic martyrs expect to gain a big victory IN THIS WORLD, as well as the next, and if it doesn't play out that way, then they are no longer regarded as heroes, but as suckers. No one cheered the Pakistanis who rushed off to Afghanistan and got killed for nothing. That's why it's essential to show the Arabs that VIOLENCE DOESN'T WORK. As long as they think it is working, they will keep doing it.

[gonzo]

"...That's why it's essential to show the Arabs that VIOLENCE DOESN'T WORK. As long as they think it is working, they will keep doing it..."

Sharon was EXTREMELY careful not to kill Arafatt during the needed clean-out of the terrorist areas.

He understands that the Palis have to kill him, for any peace to happen, a piece of violence that could work.

Stay well and vigilant.........FRegards