Yes.

But in diplomacy, the sins of the Fathers are not visited upon their sons.

For example, look at Khaddaffii, the emergent man of peace.

In all this discussion it is good to remind ourselves that Israel and Turkey have the most stable, open, democratic society in that part of the world, warts and all. Telling the truth about their past does nothing to demean what they have accomplished. I hope history will guide them to more productive views of a free society.

B