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Saturday, January 7, 2006 12:00 AM

The end of the Sharon era

Once despised by a generation of Israelis, Ariel Sharon became a venerated father figure. His passing from the political scene leaves the future of the Middle East in even greater doubt.
By Aluf Benn

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  • Saturday, January 7, 2006 11:41 AM

    Disturbing

    Very disturbing that Sabra and Shatila is simply glossed over and lumped in with "past sins". So this is the idea? Vote in hardline wackos and criminals, cross your fingers, shut your eyes and hope for the best. Lucky us. Well lets get it over with and get Bibi in there.

    I'm very glad Sharon took the direction he did and his strong leadership was a valuable asset but I can't help but feel we're making a deal with the devil by collectively forgetting such a great deal of sin and foolishness.

    —Galen

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