You talk about educating and teaching BOTH sides of the conflict. That's fair, and just. I agree. HOWEVER...teaching about both sides of a conflict DOES NOT GIVE THE RIGHT for either side to do THIS!By your comment alone, one could assume that 9/11 could be justified, the Rape of Nanking was justified, the Holocaust was justfied, the removal of the American Indians was justified, the Crusades were justified, Communist aggression was justified. The list goes on and on....Teaching about BOTH sides is good, and needed. But there are limits when trying to resolve a matter or dispute. IF FIGHTIING is the only way (WWI, WWII, etc) then it should be conducted appropriately without harming the innocent as much as possible. Innocent civilians should not be the TARGETS.For example...your claim suggests the Palastinian have a valid cause. Fine. I can relate and understand. BUT blowing up buses and markets etc., kidnapping, torturing and killing innocent people is not the way to prove your point.If it comes to a "war" keep the aggression aimed at the one's responsible (those in power ie military targets, and policital officals). Same goes for the Israel. I'm not for either side when they both kill innocent people outright (on purpose...there is a difference).You also claim to want a peaceful solution. There is never going to be a peaceful solution if the same tactics continue (for both sides). This "situation" has been plaguing the region for thousands of years. Countless generations have been raised on both sides to the point that is a part of their daily life. Both sides are right and both sides are wrong (in terms of how they go about proving their cliaims).The best option for everyone outside of this conflict is to MEDIATE, but NOT interfere economically, or polictically for either party.

"I wonder if our President would also embrace these animals as distant relatives."Are you nuts?