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degrawj · 01-14-2005, 02:27 PM

In case you haven't heard, Ariel Sharon has cut communication with Mahmoud Abbas until he acts against the militants that attacked an Irsali checkpoint yesterday. Link to story:

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmp...palestinians_3

Now this is the first time I've ever posted in the politics forum because politics is a pretty touchy subject for me and I get upset over it fairly easily, but I think I have a pretty safe discussion topic where I would like to hear other peoples opinions.

First off, I am not taking sides here (i.e. pro Israel or pro Palestinian). And second off, I don't want this to turn into a "Palastinians do this..." "Israelis do this..." thread.

On to the point! Basically, I find it unreasonable for Sharon to do this, since I don't see how it is Abbas' fault for the attack. Abbas does not control his own people, just like Sharon doesn't control his. How long has Abbas even been in his position? Not even a week, and Sharon just cuts communication. I even remember when Arafat was the Palestinian leader, and he was held accountable for his peoples actions. Can anybody explain this logic to me? And how does this help the peace process?

01-14-2005, 02:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
degrawj I'm still waiting... Location: West Linn, OR	Sharon cuts ties with Abbas In case you haven't heard, Ariel Sharon has cut communication with Mahmoud Abbas until he acts against the militants that attacked an Irsali checkpoint yesterday. Link to story: http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmp...palestinians_3 Now this is the first time I've ever posted in the politics forum because politics is a pretty touchy subject for me and I get upset over it fairly easily, but I think I have a pretty safe discussion topic where I would like to hear other peoples opinions. First off, I am not taking sides here (i.e. pro Israel or pro Palestinian). And second off, I don't want this to turn into a "Palastinians do this..." "Israelis do this..." thread. On to the point! Basically, I find it unreasonable for Sharon to do this, since I don't see how it is Abbas' fault for the attack. Abbas does not control his own people, just like Sharon doesn't control his. How long has Abbas even been in his position? Not even a week, and Sharon just cuts communication. I even remember when Arafat was the Palestinian leader, and he was held accountable for his peoples actions. Can anybody explain this logic to me? And how does this help the peace process?