Posted 6/04/2002 10:03:00 AM by Ocean Guy
Amity Shales quotes Natan Sharansky, "Mr. Sharansky also argues that negotiation with dictators is morally wrong and politically dangerous: by ceding authority to strongmen, we reinforce their tyranny… … it is important not to underestimate the yearning for democracy among Palestinians and other Arabs.
He also thinks that the dictatorship is more of a problem than Arab hatred of the Jews. He argues that Arafat has to create enemies to stay in power. Certainly true but it's arguable whether it is the primary cause.