Yikes,
A quick couple of things on topic (that's the *original* topic -- you appear to be having fun flaming each other about spell damage and armor class...):
1. The "blame" lies entirely with Hamas, that's why military solution followed failed diplomatic solution (some rockets got launched, Israel met the insecure agressive enregy with calm assertive energy).
2. A bully is different from a worthy adversary in that a bully will leave you alone when you fight back.
3. Hamas will probably never back down, so they should receive 'corrections' until they do.

Somebody hijacked this thread and turned it into a flame war citing information from POLLS!!! SHAME ON YOU (worse than that is somebody took the bait)!! Three types of lies anyone? Lie, damn lie, and statistic. YHBT!

"If the only tool you have is a rocket, you tend to see every problem as Southern Israel."