Hi, Raoul.

I saw CNN's Larry King Live last night where the Saudi Prince Al-Walid Ben Tahal was a guest. The prince repeated the same (The cheque was attached to a press communiqué in which the Prince declares it's time to think about what lead to such criminal acts and I believe the US should be more neutral concerning the Palestinian issue). That is his opinion and it's unfortunate that he is siding with OBL... almost using the exact words while handing a check. Well, under those circumstances, I'm glad Mr. Giulliani gave the check back. Mr. Arafat has had difficulty in controlling or leading his masses at times. The prince also congratulated Mr. Giulliani on 'his' leadership and ability to 'control' the NYC people and said something to the effect that 'without his leadership, NYC would have been in chaos...' Well, just so happens that American citizens, not only in NYC, but all over the nation DID rise up to the event... how?... because the 98-99% of Americans are law abiding citizens, they DO respect other people's rights and are respecfull to the laws and support our constitution. Seems that such a system or something similar is what is lacking in other countries. The leadership plays a role, absolutely and I think Mayor Giulliani has been doing a wonderfull job (understatement)... he has been the epitome of what a Mayor should be (IMHO) but.... it's always comes up to the people to support a man and the system.

Recent UN news:

http://www.un.org/News/dh/latest/page2.html#33

Marcia