[veronica]

No one will admit that Sharon's warmaking was necessary to save lives and establish peace — and far more humane than the fighting that is characteristic of the Russian, Indian, and Pakistani armies — and all the Arab militaries without exception. You see, Sharon, is an Ajax. And all we "civilized" and "sophisticated" armchair critics can find personal redemption and smug self-righteousness in demonizing such men — but only when their necessary work is done and we are no longer being blown to bits.

I will admit. :) Cause it's true! And I believe Sharon will retire a deeply satisfied man. It took some time and too many innocent Israelis died, but Arik finally did what needed to be done.

[AmishDude]

Bump for this insightful article.

[monkeyshine]

What a great article. Very useful, empathetic and understanding. Thanks for the ping and thanks for posting it.

[pgkdan]

Sharon saved Israel...it's that simple. And he did it knowing that he would be hated by the world for it. Sharon is a great hero and history will see that...but not for some time. For now the vermin of the press will villify and denounce him. Let them! Israel will know that when she needed him, Ariel Sharon was there.

It's been said about a million times but it should be said a million more times. Israel could have handled the West Bank like we handled Afghanistan and bombed the place flat...but she didn't. Her leaders did all they could to minimize civilian casualties...suffering IDf casualties as a result. They should be commended.

[Brian Allen]

Great post!

Sharon will retire a deeply satisfied man ..... too many innocent Israelis died -- but Arik finally did what needed to be done!

Thank G-d!

[crystalk]

God bless you, Mr Sharon. You will always be MY hero.

And I think you will be Prime Minister as long as God gives you life, health, and the wish to be such.

Critics are like grasshoppers shrilling at his feet.

Dogs may bark, but the caravan moves onward.