Chomsky On Gaza 2009

Thanks to Richard, Mo and all the other readers who recommend Chomsky's latest ZNet piece on Gaza. It's long, but it's a must-read:

It is highly unlikely that Israeli and American officials - or the media and other commentators - do not appreciate these facts.  Rather, they implicitly adopt the traditional perspective of those who monopolize means of violence: our mailed fist can crush any opposition, and if our furious assault has a heavy civilian toll, that's all to the good: perhaps the remnants will be properly educated.

Read it here.