of Israel going so easy on it's enemies, and worrying so much about placating the nations of the world.

To Mike: had I been the Israeli airforce commander observing the US spy ship (monitering Israeli troops), I would have nuked that damn vessel, and sent the US intelligence thugs to Davy Jones Locker. That ship was warned...but the excuse being it never got the message. Oh come on. Spies get what they deserve. Oh BTW, the US bombed the Chinese in Serbia...and killed thousands of innocent Christians in that country, to protect Muslim Kosovo. Shame, shame on US., not to forget 300,000 Muslims killed by Rumsfeld and Gates in the past few years to protect corrupt Karzai and Maliki.

The Palestinian people does not exist. The creation of a Palestinian state is only a means for continuing our struggle against the state of Israel for our Arab unity. In reality today there is no difference between Jordanians, Palestinians, Syrians and Lebanese. Only for political and tactical reasons do we speak today about the existence of a Palestinian people, since Arab national interests demand that we posit the existence of a distinct Palestinian people to oppose Zionism. "For tactical reasons, Jordan, which is a sovereign state with defined borders, cannot raise claims to Haifa and Jaffa, while as a Palestinian, I can undoubtedly demand Haifa, Jaffa, Beer-Sheva and Jerusalem. However, the moment we reclaim our right to all of Palestine, we will not wait even a minute to unite Palestine and Jordan." --Zahir Muhsein, executive board member of the terrorist PLO

These people are clearly clueless supporters of terrorism. NO nation should allow them to leave port with the intentions they have, esp in light of what happened. This sort of irresponsibility is simply a new form of terrorism; hands in the air or not, a multi ton hunk of steel attempting to steam through the legitimate rights of Israel is an act of war. The ship alone is a weapon, as is the intention. No 'aid' is needed to desperately for the Gazans: twice the amount of aid these ships carried was delivered last week by Israel alone. If the ship attempts such; board it, arrest all of those aboard and sink the ship in international waters to make it an artificial coral reef for the fish.

Rachel Corrie ( I think a traitor Jew), got what she deserved. from that blindsided bulldozer driver. She intentionally placed herself in harms way..and met her maker. But if she converted to Islam, she is with 72 virgin males..or if a Christian, is with the angel Michael. Either way, good riddance. The Pales were illegally smuggling weapons into the Strip..thus the resulting Israeli military action. I don't miss her, does anyone?

If these "activists" do as they are told by Israel there will be no issues. On the other hand, if they act in any matter similar to the last bunch they should all be sent home in body bags.

Israel turned ove the Gaza a few years back because they thought that this might create peace with the Palastenians. Hamas took over control of the Gaza and is has been hell for Israel since. Hanas, a terrorist group; is dedicated to the destruction of Israel. I don't know of one day which has gone by which they have not launched rockets from Gaza into Israel territory, but there are probably a few. I know that if Canada or Mexico were lobing missiles into the US that there would not be much left of either country. What is Israel supposed to do just let them re-arm andcomtinue launching rockets? Israel does not want to stop humatarian aid, only weapons. I hope this helps. RWBarrett@aol.com

Hamas uses it to shore up smuggling tunnels. There is a blockade in effect because of Hamas' declared intention to "wage war" upon Israel. This vessel will be interdicted. (That is, after all, the purpose of a blockade. It is fully legal.) As long as the "humanitarians" on board are peaceful and do not attempt to physically challenge the Israeli military personnel, they will not be hurt. If there are terrorists aboard who do not behave as ordered, they will be dealt with.

"I would have nuked that damn vessel, and sent the US intelligence thugs to Davy Jones Locker." Another traitor? They seem to be so many. Or maybe just another ready-to-use spy in Burbank, California? Or are you just enjoying the medicare, Dav?