[Ronnie Raygun]

"I think this situation has moved beyond "good guys" and "bad guys" to an "us" and "them" scenario. It sounds so fucking noble and enlightened to say that Israel isn't trying hard enough to create peace, but they're the only ones who seem to recognize that these extremists, no matter how many negotiations are made, no matter how much pressure is placed on them by their more moderate companions, will never cease to attempt a violent overthrow of Israel. It's about self-preservation. Call them hawks if you like, but then, you've never dealt with many suicide bombings up there in Salem now, have you?

And why do I support Israel in this brawl? Because they represent democracy in the fight against totalitarianism, fundamentalism, and theocracy. In short, they're the American equivalent in the Middle East." - AF

Well said.