Storm of Emotions

The local public broadcasting station showed "Storm of Emotions" last night, which followed the soldiers and policemen sent to remove settlers from their homes on the Gaza strip.

This was an extraordinary film.

Stunning also were the understanding and high levels of training, compassion, valor and steadfastness demonstrated by the police in removing these people who refused to leave.

Instead of charging them, they embraced them. Instead of shooting them, they listened to them. Instead of fighting them, they reasoned with them and gave concessions where possible, while maintaining the integrity of their mission.

Were American police to be afforded this level of training and support from senior officers, our country would be a better, safer place.

Moo!