I Learn From Experience.

We All Learn In School That The Judicial, Legislative And Executive Branches Of Government Must Check And Balance Each Other. But Other Non State Institutions Must Participate In This Important System Of Checks And Balances As Well. These Checking Institutions Include The Academy, The Media, Religious Institutions And Ngos.

It's Never Acceptable To Target Civilians. It Violates The Geneva Accords, It Violates The International Law Of War And It Violates All Principles Of Morality.

Laws Are Important Precisely Because In A Democracy They Reflect The Attitudes And Aspirations Of Those They Govern.

Israel And The Palestinians Must Resolve Their Own Differences. The United States Can Play An Important Role As Facilitator And Guarantor.

The Threat Or Fear Of Violence Should Not Become An Excuse Or Justification For Restricting Freedom Of Speech.