[Cowperson]

I think their 40% probably represents disatisfaction with the corruption left by Yasser Arafat - like Jean Chretien leaving an egg for Paul Martin - than anything else.

But, that's the beauty of an election . . . . . the vote represents the truth of what people are thinking and gives a voice to disatisfaction.

Its just a positive thing to see in Palestine, regardless of who actually wins, even if its a terrorist organization. Now you know if they're supported by the population. Deal with it on that level.

Cowperson