> Whatever else you think, let's be clear-eyed about the history of Arafat here. I definitely don't intend to make Arafat out to be some peace-loving martyr. M

> Whatever else you think, let's be clear-eyed about the history of Arafat here. I definitely don't intend to make Arafat out to be some peace-loving martyr. Maybe not emphasized enough, but my intent in describing him as I did was to say that it was only after decades of violent resistance (regardless of the merit) that he "softened" near the end. And certainly around then there were some decent offers and proposals.)