In case anyone is interested in looking for solutions instead of engaging in name-calling, here's a proposal for peace from Ned Lamont!
Lamont Policy: Change Priorities and Pursue a Peace Settlement
"All Americans want the kidnapped soldiers to be returned and this cycle of violence to end, based on the principles of U.N. Security Council Resolution 1559 of 2004, which calls for Hezbollah militias to be disbanded and disarmed, with the government of Lebanon taking full control of all of its territory. It is not for the United States to dictate to Israel how it defends itself. Nor is it my place to make tactical recommendations to the president. But I do have some strategic suggestions about what our country should do moving forward.
After the fighting stops, the President needs to reengage in this part of the world and work on a peace settlement and a response to the humanitarian concerns in Gaza and elsewhere. We should not seek to impose a resolution on Israel. But peace between Israel and its neighbors must be a priority.
Without negotiating with terrorist groups like Hamas and Hezbollah, President Bush and the Secretary of State ought to be working on a peace settlement with Israel, the Palestinians and others who might help. The outlines of a peace agreement are there; both sides agree: land for recognition, peace and security.
Other Presidents have made progress in this difficult region. There’s no reason why this President should not reverse course and become engaged for peace."
Proposal can be found at the bottom of his statement on the situation in the Middle East.
I encourage everyone to read the whole statement here:
http://nedlamont.com/issues/627/situation-in-the-middle-east