jorgelito, I have a thousand questions about your trip, but I will try to stick with the wall for now.
The difference in appearance on each side of the wall speaks volumes alone. How difficult was it for you to pass from one side to the other? Did you see a difference in treatment toward the Palestinians entering and exiting?
The Palestinian side of the wall troubles me in a number of ways. Is there meaningful work to be had? Why does Gaza appear so impoverished? Why isn't there more commerce and the building of infrastructure? I realize that Arafat's government was corrupt and very little if any money received went to the betterment of the people or the economy, but where are the entrepreneurs? I agree with you that the wall is expressive of great anger, but is it caused by a sense of defeat, generations of victimhood, or something much more complex?
What thoughts did you come away with?
Oops, sorry. I just peppered you with questions without really responding to your OP. I simply don't feel I know enough about the situation to have strong beliefs one way or the other.
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