Wil's Rant

With Ramadan approaching, many Muslims will make the pilgrimage to Haram al-Sharif. The structure is thought to be weak and unstable. The Israeli gov't plans to begin repairs and the Muslims are starting to complain that the Israelis are doing so simply to increase their control over the site. The solution to this one seems simple enough. This site is revered by not only the Jews. It is also important to Muslims and Christians. Out of respect for the importance this site holds to several different faiths, the Israelis should seek to form a commission comprised of representatives from all these faiths to jointly study the problem and come up with a plan to restore, or at least strengthen the site. The benefits of this type of co-operation go beyond the problem at hand and can serve as a model for future co-operation between peoples whose relationship is very stressed.