PJ Media

Good essay. This is related to the distinction made by Ralph Peters between “practical terrorism” and “apocalytic terrorism.”

I think the reason why so many academics, entertainers, etc are attracted to the Palestinian cause is *specifically because* of the nihilistic violence favored by the leadership of that movement. If instead of Arafat there had been a leader dedicated to economic and educational development, the professors and movie stars would have dropped the cause like a hot rock.