When are we going to get serious about peace in Palestine?

At least 225 dead as Israel hammers Hamas-run Gaza - World - smh.com.au

The problem with "An eye for an eye" is that it makes everyone blind.  Clearly that is the case in Israel. The government and Hamas are both blind to other alternatives.

Let's make a difference.

Op-Ed Columnist - Raising the World’s I.Q. - NYTimes.com

Read this article.  It is frightening that we can make such a difference with such a small effort and we are not doing it yet.  According to the article, the Canadian government is doing this, but it should be part of every aid programme.  It is such an easy thing to do.

My main overseas aid effort is Oxfam.  I am not sure yet if they have any programmes to provide iodised salt, but I will find out.