Not going to get into the Sharon thing too much since the gentleman may have passed away before this gets posted. Let's just hope that in the media coverage and solemn statements made by politicians of every stripe the man's early exploits as enforcer of some brutal policies are not forgotten.

I don't know if they'll be dancing in the streets of Gaza, but I don't think that you'll see a lot of genuine tears amongst the Palestinians who recall the massacres and oppression.

That said, we can only hope that a settlement amongst all sides can one day allow everyone in that area of the world to live in peace (if not in brotherhood).

Why do I know I should stay out of this and can't?