Bush: Fall of Berlin Wall Set in Motion by People

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Those walls around Palestine exist because Palestinian leaders refused to compromise. Instead they insisted people remain refugees in camps to highlight their plight. This is a perfectly acceptable course of action if you are strong enough to defeat Israelis. Obviously, the Palestinians--even with help--are not.
Forget about US assistance because at the outset when the Palestinians had their chance, the Israelis were using British and Soviet weapons. The US actually had plans to prevent Israeli forces from taking Damascus.
Today, Palestinian leaders still refuse to compromise because it would shut off their spigot of money from countries, agencies and individuals who feel guilty. Very little of this money ever reaches the people. Pathetic really.

Not a son of Abraham of NH 1:18PM November 11, 2009

Let’s not forget about the bigger, stronger walls built around the Palestinian cities and towns, imprisoning them, denying them the basic necessities of life.
Let’s not forget the heavily armed guards that will shoot even small children if they dare come within meters.
Let’s not forget the inhumane torture and executions of innocent men and women.
Let’s not forget the families that have been evicted from their land and homes that have belonged to their families for generations and had been a means of agricultural industry for many.
Let’s not forget the discrimination against Arab tradesmen, business owners, and laborers.
Let’s not forget the untruths told in the schools, in the media, and communities.
LET’S NOT FORGET THERE ARE STILL WALLS TO BE TAKEN DOWN.

Yayah Asadi of IL 12:22AM November 11, 2009