THE ONLY POLL THAT COUNTS is the election. Israel`s leaders were democratically elected, but Haaretz correspondents can`t stand democracy. -Steve of Mevaserret It is Israel that cannot stand democracy. Hamas was democratically elected. Israel has refused to admit the reality of a democratic Palestinian election. Hamas also said it would abide by any peace Abbas made with Israel if approved by a referendum. No different from a proposal that Israelis approve by referendum returning any conquered territory. hey would prefer that the US and Europe dictate Israeli policy for Israel`s own good. - Steve of Mevaserret Israel wished to dictate Palestinian policy. What is the difference here? Pfeffer can`t imagine that there are sane and moral Israeli voters that would prefer Israeli control of Judea and Samaria to that of an Iranian-controlled terrorist entity launching rockets into our cities.- Steve of Mevaserret The conquered territories would not be controlled by Iranian representatives. It would be Palestinian controlling it. Where do you get these wild illusions from?