Isreal was safest when Isreal was feared, it's the same with us. Thank God there are men like Sharon who are willing to sacrifice themselves to do what is necessary. The thing the writers leaves out is just how much these men love in order to do what must be done.
Ivory handled .45's might be a little too pointed a tribute, but I think Ariel needs a white bulldog! God Bless him and give him some time back on his farm before the end. And God Bless Itzak Rabin, for trying the other route and dying for it.