There is no easy answer or solution, but maybe we should give
Arlo’s solution a shot. It couldn’t hurt.
There's certainly no end to
the amount of fingers people have when pointing to the faults in others. True
enough for events going on in The Middle East as well as elsewhere.
And end to the conflict in Gaza
will not come about through a military or a political solution, at least at
present. Throughout history there's probably been over a dozen different
invading armies that have had a temporary claim on the area. Some have lasted
longer than others, and each has left behind a little bit of the cultures they
represented. There's a rich heritage that people around the world would love to
experience if it were safe to do so.
The wealth of it's heritage
is not only in the tenants of religious dogma, or the latest conquering army,
but in the food, customs, art and music that are alive and well. The spirit of
the people who dwell there cannot be owned, bought or sold. It is what it is
and who they are. The security of the people of Israel
and of Gaza is interdependent. So
what's the solution?
I believe there is one
solution easily at hand that could lead to a political climate change.
Put aside the future
questions of political solutions for a period of - say 50 years (anything
between 50 and like 99 years) and withdraw the military combatants - Let
everyone claim victory, which they will do anyway.
Then, I'd like to see a truly
massive investment in the rebuilding of an entire area where the natural
resources of a beautiful coastline and historic cross-roads of civilizations
create a unique opportunity for visitors and inhabitants alike to experience
the local culture in a way that offers hospitality, education, safety and
security for anyone.
Let's see an economic flood
of epic proportions open the borders, end the isolation and create a living
breathing business, and cultural free-zone that invites investment so that
everyone has something to lose if it fails and something to gain if it
succeeds.
If everyone would be willing
to put off the political solutions long enough to explore the benefits of
prosperity, I'd be able to say, like the guy in the movie 'Oh Brother...'
"I'm with you
fellers."
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