Should Yassir Arafat be expelled from Ramallah, dropped off in some "north African" country by an Israeli helicopter? Sure, why not. His latest crime is the undermining of Abbas, his earlier crimes are worse.

But why is US (and Israeli) foreign policy so focused on a handful of individuals: Osama, Saddam, Yassir, Kim, etc.? While it's certainly easier to focus on a single person than a legion of followers, it's not just expediency at play. To be continued after our Friday company lunch. Please comment in the meanwhile.