[Steve Van Doorn]

I wrote:
"Actually, a Hamas victory and support for them is the logical result of democratism. Our reaction should be to turn away from this suicidal behavior. Pat is as wrong as Bush."

Steve Van Doorn responded
What do you suggest we do?

” 1. Reward good behaviour by Muslim states and punish bad behavior.

Lets just take the first one.

What does that mean? Hamas wants the Israelis dead or at the very least removed from israel. How do you 'reward good behaviour?" with regards to people that want you dead?

[rmlew]

What does that mean? Hamas wants the Israelis dead or at the very least removed from israel. How do you 'reward good behaviour?" with regards to people that want you dead?
Supporters of HaMAs are worthy of punishment.
On the other hand, the rulers of Morroco and the UAE have been fairly moderate.