Wednesday, March 31, 2010

My letter to the IHT RE Lo, the Mideast Moves by Roger Cohen

RE: Lo, the Mideast Moves by Roger Cohen
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/30/opinion/30iht-edcohen.html?ref=global

Dear Sir,

Obama is a politician- and a good diplomat. All who take real peace, justice, and Palestine seriously would be wise to follow Obama's example: He obviously knows the vital importance of having a civilized and reasonable conversation: The importance of calming down and ending the Israel/Palestine conflict rather than inciting more rage, religious extremism, hate mongering rhetoric and counterproductive moves by both sides.

Various enemies of peace and a two state solution are quick to accuse peace makers and diplomats of being collaborators and quislings and other such insults- quick to sabotage good intentions and the hard work of many different people who seek to calm down and end the disastrous Israel/Palestine conflict. The biggest shift towards a just and lasting peace already is firm and obvious support for a nonviolent and secular two state solution for everyone's sake. Focus in on that if you want to help shift things along in more positive and helpful ways.

Sincerely,
Anne Selden Annab
Growing Gardens for Palestine

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