Sorry that I added to the hijacking of your thread. Thank you though for an interesting topic. I realized that we all come from different walks of life. Naturally our life experiences shape our views and opinions.

As for the Israeli lobbist in DC...I don't like it. I don't like any lobbist really. I do not agree with the Israeli policies nor do I agree with the Palestenians (Hamas and such) way of doing things. Until people learn to respect each other's differences (including religions) things will never change.

The negotiators can talk till they are blue in the face. It won't matter till the people of these two countries stand up and say enough!! The leaders on both sides have acted unjustly. Perhaps in our life time we will see this - God willing.

My opinions may be naive but that is how I feel. Also, most in Washington don't really trust Israel either...you know the term keep your friends close and your enemies closer.