A hypothetical question for you. Suppose the Palestinian liberation movement, going way back to the founding of the PLO in 1964, had been dedicated to nonviolent struggle as opposed to armed struggle, and the Palestinians had had a Gandhi, and not an Arafat.
Would they have had their state already -- perhaps even 20 years ago? I suppose you can tell from the formulation what I'm inclined to think, but I'm interested in your thoughts (at least the thoughts of those of you can refrain from calling me a hack or a nitwit or what have you).
