If there is one thing this war has confirmed, it is that the criticism that blogs are open diaries for the perpetually self-absorbed is definitely apt. That's why it's so refreshing to read what Lisa writes. Her sensitivity and unwillingness to resort to hate in this dire time puts her at the head of the pack. And Perpetual Ref: I have no idea why anyone would want to "read" hate mail, especially during what you call a "genocide". All bloggers get hate mail, and I have no doubt that right now it's flowing both ways. It's sad and stupid, but unfortunately it comes with the territory. Delete it and move on. You have more important things to worry about. And so do we.