[SJackson]

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Not a deal we'd force on Iraq or the Afghanistan.

[dmeara]

I would think the Bush administration would want a Palestinian state, were that a viable solution. However, it is obvious such a state would only secure the Palestinians a more secure base for terrorist operations against Isreali civilians, not to mention anyone they consider their enemy throughout the world.

This roadmap will not fly because the Palestinians will not abandon their use of terrorism to accomplish their long-stated goal of destroying the Isreali state. All this roadmap will accomplish is to once again demonstrate this.

[Phil V.]

I ask ALL at FreeRepublic to give President Bush the same support and faith in this endeavor as we have given the President's decisions WRT war. There are enemies of peace on both sides here. Sharon's courage and skill and sincerity will be every bit as tested as will be the new Palestinian leadership's.

My prayer continues to be, "Thy Will be done".