Hi Katherine, Interesting question, about my blogroll. I guess blogroll policies vary from person to person. For me, inclusion is deifnitely not a rubber stamp. Basically, I link to blogs that pique my interest, even if I disagree with most of the content - as long as the blogger does not link to hate sites or espouse racist views. Laila and I disagree profoundly about a lot - probably most - issues related to the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, but I respect her as an individual and I think she writes well. When she was in Gaza, she often provided an interesting window into reality on the ground. I really cannot stand most of her commenters because they tend to be reactionaries and extremists from both sides. They tend to be uncivil and hectoring, which I hate. Also, I am tired of the rehashing of history. I prefer to deal with what is, then what was. So I'll leave that unending argument alone. ;)