I think that the ultimate desire for a Palestinian state should be supported, as it is a very worthy aim. I won’t go over the arguments as Marko Attila Hoare does it far better than I could in his post, Israel and the West should embrace Palestine’s independence.
The decision today at UNESCO was a good one, however, the sour reaction from the US was not.
In related news, Tunisia has issued an arrest warrant for Mrs Arafat, presumably related to her connections with the dictator, Ben Ali.
Abuses against protesters in Syria is detailed at NBC.
Americans are worried about the gap in wealth.
The SPLC tries to help reformed Neo-nazis put their racist past behind them.
According to this report, weapons from Libya has leaked into Gaza.
George Brock looks at Julian Assange’s autobiography.
And a reflection on failing memory.
Soupy One 