I can't argue with your points. I still disagree on many of them but at least you put forth an intelligent response.

I personally believe that not taking a stance to promote peace is the wrong approach but certainly we cannot take that approach with our own actions looming over our heads the way it does.

We have made three decisions regarding the middle east that cripple our ability to influence what takes place there.

1. Our blind support of Isreal for the past 60 years!

2. Our alignment with the Saud's!

3. The "war" in Iraq!

These three actions have severely hampered our ability to have significant influence in the region.