Although I am an optimist by nature, the depth of ugliness to which human beings can go, never surprises me. Humans often try to distinguish ourselves from animals. I would say that the only distinction between humans and animals, is that we are the only species that is intentionally cruel.
Never underestimate the stupidity of politicians. The Israeli public, at least, seems to have learned the lessons of the last Lebanon war, as polls indicate the majority of Israelis favor negotiation over confrontation with Hamas. But Israeli politicians seem hell-bent on going to war. For anyone who has any illusions about the efficacy of that [...]