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Originally Posted by Titan
The fence around Gaza has been effective at stopping bombers from there.
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That's interesting logic, how did they come to that conclusion? Bombings down 10%? Do they survey bombers to find out which area they came from? My point is it's hard to prove that, it's a specious arguement.
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Originally Posted by Titan
The other Arab nations have long subjected the Palestinians and were not much interested in a homeland for them. The killers of innocent citizens begins with the Palestinians. The Israelis killing of citizens is via collateral damage in retailation, not as original intent.
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I find it quite appalling that you implicitly absolve the Israeli's of blame. Both sides are as bad as each other, though one side isn't armed to the teeth with modern American weaponry.
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Originally Posted by Titan
The fence is at least worth a try. The Arab peoples have a healthy respect for those nations that do what they threaten to do.
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The Fence will be a disaster and cause much more terrorism. Why? Not least because of the perception that it is a "land grab", with the fence extending miles into Palestinian territory around a number of illegal settlements.
What is really needed is pressure from the international community (or more specifically the USA who have alot of influence over both sides). The wall needs to be stopped, and both sides forced back around the table. Also pressure on the Palestinian Authoritiy to adopt something more closely resembling true democracy needs to continue.
Curt is correct, if you want to undermine terrorism you need to undermine the causes. That means getting round the table for negotiations and both sides making some concessions to help get what they need and want.
