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There is a very simple fact at work here. Whether we like it or not, the Palestinian people "elected" Arafat. If we, the premier republic in the world, disregard the democratically elected leader of a people, we undermine our own position that democracy is the way to go. We HAVE to deal with Arafat until he can be replaced by the people or choose of his own will to retire. THAT is the nasty little truth here.

I'm sick of hearing that the terrorism that the Israelis face is the same as what happened on 9-11. It is not the same. I agree that it is terrorism, but I also know that the settlements have created a nasty situation that has to be addressed. I don't like the Palestinians, I think they are barbarians, but truth is truth.

Israel needs to build a fence around their country, not hire Palestinians for any jobs what-so-ever, and shoot any Palestinian that comes across the fence, no questions asked.

Whether we like it or not, the Palestinian people "elected" Arafat. If we, the premier republic in the world, disregard the democratically elected leader of a people, we undermine our own position that democracy is the way to go. We HAVE to deal with Arafat until he can be replaced by the people or choose of his own will to retire. THAT is the nasty little truth here.

Hitler was democratically elected too, and in a "fair" election to boot. So was Savadore Allende elected, as was Robert Mugabe and Benito Mussolini.

So, what's your point? Elections are "infallible", so we must accept whatever awful result they usher in - no matter what harm they do to the United States or even the peoples they betray?

Arafat is a murderous thug, fomenting terror against his neighbors and keeping the Palestinian people in bondage and terror within their own borders. He has murdered American diplomats and is aided and abetted by those who continue to plan mass murder of Americans all over the world.

Arafat needs to be replaced as soon as possible - for America, as well as Israel. The happenstance he was "elected" in a sham election some years ago and has made himself essentially President For Life has little to do with it.

We kill termites because they threaten our houses, not because they are knowingly doing us harm. Indeed, Arafat threatens our house as well as Israel, and is knowingly doing us both harm.

Arafat needs a dirt nap, fast. The fact he was "elected" once is immaterial. It is even immaterial to the radical Muslims, although they are proud to loudly shout it as an excuse to keep him in power, doing their bidding. The man is a danger to all around him.

It is not the same. I agree that it is terrorism, but I also know that the settlements have created a nasty situation that has to be addressed.

Have concurred with this sentiment in a number of my responses. Most (if not all) of those settlements do nothing but deliberately provoke the Palestinians. I hope that the leadership of Israel will recognize that some day, not withstanding that some of the Jewish religious zealots will cause trouble about any pull back.