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Originally posted by Timber Loftis: Okay, I'm no fan of the Israeli settlements. But, Palestine is saying it demands a 100% return of ALL lands. Well, (A) it ain't gonna happen, and (B) that's not what we call "compromise." If Palestine is demanding full Israeli withdrawal, then its leaders are right -- there will be no peace process. But, note that it isn't the USA that has ended it. Bush just recognizes a reality. If the Palestinians refuse to compromise any at all, then isn't that the same as just making demands? Why bother trying to "negotiate" at all?

I know just what you mean.
Every time someone gets their car stolen and the thief and location of the vehicle are identified, the owner has this annoying habit of demanding that the entire vehicle is returned!
I mean, jeez, don't they realise that the garage that the car was stored in costs money? And the thief spent a lot of time casing the car - and time is money. Then there's that extra gas that he put in the tank...He has expenses and the owner ought to recognise that.

You know, if the owner of the stolen car was willing to allow the thief to keep the steering wheel, tyres and CD player, then it would end a lot of aggravation.
But those car owners can't recognise reality - don't they realise that possession is 9/10ths of the law? Can't they just accept that might is right?

So what if the car is no longer viable without the steering wheel and tyres? They'll get the car back won't they? People can so unreasonalbe. Burn 'em all, that's what I say! If you can't accept that theft is acceptable, you just don't belong in civilised society.