Question #23140
posted on 02/20/2006 3:01 a.m.
Q:
Dear Horatio (and others who have an opinion about this),
I hope you don't mind, but I'm going to ask more than one question. However, they are all closely related. I promise not to complain if it takes more than 100 hours. :)
Why do you think that Hamas won?
Do you think that the US and EU should cut off funds to the new Hamas-led government?
Do you think that the new government will bring about some much-needed change?
Do you think that Hamas will become more moderate, possibly even recognize Israel?
I would love to give my opinions too, but it's not my board. :) So I'm anxiously awaiting yours...
- Meg
A:
Dear Meg-
Hamas has problems, but internal corruption is much more limited than current Palestian leadership.
The US and EU should not provide money to groups that advocate terrorism as a political tool.
Corruption will be curtailed, but Hamas is unlikely to work toward a lasting solution.
Perhaps Hamas will moderate, but I'm not ready to believe that until they start acting like a legitimate government.
-The Franchise
Hamas has problems, but internal corruption is much more limited than current Palestian leadership.
The US and EU should not provide money to groups that advocate terrorism as a political tool.
Corruption will be curtailed, but Hamas is unlikely to work toward a lasting solution.
Perhaps Hamas will moderate, but I'm not ready to believe that until they start acting like a legitimate government.
-The Franchise