Aww. The Palestinians Are Disappointed

The initial reviews are coming in on the summit between Bush, Sharon, and Abu Mazen and they don't look to good for the Palestinians.

Talking to residents of Gaza, most Palestinians were disappointed by the talks. Specifically, they didn't like Abu Mazen calling for an end to the intifada. Instead, they were looking for a call to demilitarize the Jewish settlers.

This is why the peace process is doomed to failure without reeducation. The Palestinian people still seem to be operating under the paradigm of pushing the Jews back into the sea. Disarming the Jews while continuing the intifada plays right into that mentality.

That is why the call to end the intifada has been received so poorly. Ending the intifada means that the dream of a Jew-free Palestine will have to wait a little longer.

Now the Jewish settlers are not without blame here. They have brought many problems on themselves. But that being said, who is more likely to be a serious problem, the settlers or Hamas?

At least with the settlers there is a pretty good chance that Israel will hold them accountable for their actions. With Hamas, there is no accountability. There is no restraint.

The article does point out that there are some Palestinians are rational. Some understand that the intifada is not the way to peace and prosperity.

Too bad the rational ones are overshadowed by the disappointed majority.