Dan -- is having relatives in Beirut and Sidon a legitimate reason to be concerned with how this "Israelpalooza" (in your lingo) is conducted?
Hi, editing in to say that I made my response in haste -- not that I disagree with it, but it was not very complete. My wife has family in Lebanon who I am very concerned about. I do utterly condemn Hezbollah's actions and goals -- I think they harm not only Israel (which is bad) but also Lebanon. That said, I think if Israel really wanted to strengthen other Lebanese actors in relation to Hezbollah, then it is going about it in the wrong way. Oh and taking out roads and bridges and then ordering people to evacuate seems a little fishy to me. Finally, Dan, I hope your family is all okay and that this mess is resolved for the best (of everyone) soon.
[This message has been edited by Daniel Haar (edited July 21, 2006).]
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