Sean German wrote on 12/9/01 6:28 pm >Appeasement >didn't work with Hitler; it won't work now. However, simplistic vengence is even less effective because it creates martyrs, particularly against guerilla fighters (rather than the official actions of a nation). Evidence: South Africa, Israel (both sides at one point or another), Northern Ireland, Vietnam. Cheers Martin _______________________________________________ email: martin at easyweb.co.uk PGP ID: 0xA835CCCB martin at members.evolt.org snailmail: 30 Shandon Place tel: +44 (0)774 063 9985 Edinburgh, url: http://www.easyweb.co.uk Scotland