https://pjmedia.com/rogerlsimon/2006/01/05/ariel-sharon-my-own-encounter/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usThu, 11 Jun 2026 23:47:35 -0400<![CDATA[I have been to Israel several times and I am not sure when it was exactly that I encountered Ariel Sharon, although it was roughly in the mid-eighties. I do remember I despised the man in those days. Now, ironically, I think of all world figures I admire him most. Some of this has to do with my change, but not all. The image of the warrior morphed into the peace maker is something deeply moving to most people.]]>Thu, 05 Jan 2006 08:00:55 -0500<![CDATA[Roger L. Simon]]>https://pjmedia.com/roger-l-simon/2006/01/05/ariel-sharon-my-own-encounter-n210929