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Arafat's Death

The death of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat could represent a turning point in the Mideast peace process. What do you think?

Amir Zubar • Painter

“Now that Arafat’s dead, the only thing standing in the way of peace in the Mideast is Sharon.”

Amir Zubar • Painter

Robert Cook • Chef

“Dead of natural causes at 75? If only more Palestinians were able to follow his example.”

Robert Cook • Chef

Bruce Daniels • Systems Analyst

“Mahmoud Abbas was chosen as his successor? Not Marwan Barghouti? Aw, man, if you were a Palestine policy wonk like me, you’d be so pissed.”

Bruce Daniels • Systems Analyst

Ellen Carter • Travel Writer

“The saddest part is that this Nobel Peace Prize winner died without seeing his lifelong dream of eternal war with Israel come to fruition.”

Ellen Carter • Travel Writer

Ibrahim Salah • Electrician

“After I learned about the great Arafat’s death, I fired my rifle into the air several times. But it didn’t make me feel any better. I don’t know. I guess I’m changing.”

Ibrahim Salah • Electrician

Karen Anderson • Hostess

“If Palestine needs a hard-line religious nutjob to fill Arafat’s position, our old attorney general is looking for work.”

Karen Anderson • Hostess