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RE: Israel: Bits, Bytes and Bombs
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/24/opinion/sunday/friedman-israel-bits-bytes-and-bombs.html?ref=global&_r=0
Dear Editor,
Knowing how successful Israel has been in winning over mainstream
American support and sympathy, it makes sense that Friedman would
build an argument for ending the Israel-Palestine conflict around
the idea that it is crucial for Israel's well being to help end the
Israel-Palestine conflict with all its many negative ramifications.
However I think, from an earnestly pro-Palestine perceptive, a much
stronger argument can and should be made that Israel will survive
and adapt to changing times no matter what, but right now the
prognosis for Palestine is not so good.
The window closing on a two state solution leaves Israel with a
large house featuring many other open windows and doors leading out
into pretty gardens, quaint ruins, well funded museums,
international airports and plenty of space for savvy loyal empowered
Israeli citizens (comfortably ensconced in gated communities) who
know how to earn a living in a global economy.... whereas
Palestinians will have no jobs, no passports, no security and no
escape from Islamists and jihadists' bombs.
Sincerely,
Anne Selden Annab
