That poverty on a world-wide scale is one of the root causes of terrorism should be understood, yet sane, reasonable words like this article go unheaded. Now the Israeli's and W are acting like bombings and loss of life are a new thing - and they pledge to "crack down" on terrorism - gee, seems like the treatment of the Palestinians have been a pretty harsh crack down. It remains that one country's terrorist is another people's freedom fighter - of course I hate the use of violence, especially against civilians; but any judgement against these people who feel so desperate would be the height of arrogance - who am I to sit here safe and secure, sipping my tea, confindent of my next meal; my child in school, to condemn people fighting to stay alive. (link via Belopia)