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Steve,

Thank you for expressing some sympathy for the kids. I'm relieved that there is some humanity in you.

Yes, I feel for the Arab kids (I don't know where you got your numbers but if it's even one then that's one child too many). There are undoubtedly some instances of murder but remember that the people who blow up the Israeli's deliberately go out looking to kill civilians. I don't believe that is the intent of the Israeli army when they are fighting people who hide amongst the general population, and in many instances are being protected by them. Women who shield gunmen while there is a firefight etc. Individual instances are one thing, general intent is another. I think it's patently clear that the Palestinians utmost intent is to set out to kill Israeli children. I don't believe that to be the case on the part of the Israelis. I don't think Sally took into account that there are Palestinian mothers who actively train their children to be terrorists. I can cite you more than a few examples with pictures if you care to dispute that.

I've read Seven Pillars long ago as well as many other books concerning Lawrence.

I know many believe that this won't end until there is a Palestinian homeland. I believe that if that happens that homeland will only serve as a staging ground for further attacks. It will never end so I'm all for letting the Israelis take off the gloves. Only overwhelming victory will ever allow there to be some semblance of peace (see WWII).