August 17, 2005
Martyr?
Sharon, who championed the settlements for years, said the images of settlers being removed from their homes were heartbreaking."It's impossible to watch this, and that includes myself, without tears in the eyes," he told a news conference.
But he urged settlers to show restraint.
"I'm appealing to everyone. Don't attack the men and women in uniform. Don't accuse them. Don't make it harder for them, don't harm them. Attack me. I am responsible for this. Attack me. Accuse me," Sharon said.
Posted by Karol at August 17, 2005 12:18 PM | TrackBack
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Cardinal O'Connor wasn't martyred when he told the prospective abortionist-murderers that they should kill him instead.
Posted by: Joe Grossberg at August 17, 2005 01:38 PMI think it's admirable he's assuming responsibility for the results of his decisions. It highlights that he carries the sole burden for the choice he made, rather than the shirking and sharing of responsibility that seems to be so common among elected officials worldwide.
Posted by: Polichick at August 17, 2005 01:54 PMI was going to say the same thing, Polichick. Time will be the judge of the settlement pullout and I admire Sharon for asking the judgment to fall on him.
Posted by: ugarte at August 17, 2005 06:18 PM
