Michael Ross, my friend, I hear what you are saying but you need to hear what others are saying too...the objective "Completely destroys" is a myth and I really mean it. It does not work and it will not work and it has not worked for the last sixty years or so. I believe when you say "completely destroyed", you are refering to "buildings, bridges, roads, schools, universities, regular armies etc. etc"...the time when "bombs" could destroy spirits of ordinary people is pretty much over.
Charles, it takes courage to speak the truth and you have shown great courage. You have worked for a while in all three nations that are embroiled in this conflict - the US through its support of Israel, the state of Israel and the Palestinian Territories and are in a position to offer a balanced view. Thanks